First appointment with new GT

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

I had my first appointment with my new GT and it went great. She is very excited and seems very interested in what I have to say. I really love her attitude. We went over a little of a lot of things during the first session and then scheduled the other sessions. Unfortunately I will have to skip next week but after that it will be weekly.

During this first session almost all she did was ask questions and listen. The 3 statements she made where:

1. She is sure my original GT doesnt have an agenda to transition people who dont need it.

2. She wouldnt dream of "diagnosing" me with anything during the first meeting. She is just getting to know me.

3. My wife has a LOT of control over my life. More than the typical person who is dominant in a marriage.

Bottom line is I love her and think I will keep her for now.

:-D

Hugz,

Mandy

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Mandy

I am so happy about this, that you have someone that seems to better know what is going on.

Lizzie

[JenniferB]

Mandy,

It looks like you made the right decision. I am looking forward to seeing how things are moving along in your therapy.

Love,

Jenny

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

I still like Jill (my first therapist) as a person and she may be a great therapist for the right person. I think I finally figured out what had been nagging the back of my thoughts about her sessions with me though. They didnt seem to be sessions as much as affirmations that my feelings are legitimate. Now, that my be a totally correct way of therapy but I think I need someone who asks more questions to have me state the same thing different ways then hear it the first time and explain to me why I feel that way.

Amy (my new therapist) continually asked ME why I THINK I feel a certain way and I really loved that style.

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

Lizzie and Jenny thank you gals for the support.

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

Another thought to expand on my point; I want to be challenged to defend my thoughts and feelings.

[Guest Shari]

Hi Mandy,

You're right, being challenged really helps you understand yourself better. She sounds cool.

Shari

[Guest Mia J]

Glad to hear it went well Mandy.

I sounds like you are more in sync with your new therapist.

Hope this helps with the issues with your spouse as you go along.

Mia

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

Shari and Mia, thank you very much. I have to wait 2 whole weeks for another session but then it will be weekly after that. My new GP wants to talk to my therapist to make sure they are treating me in the best possible way also. This is a really exciting time on that level.

[Guest JordynK]

I love when you said you want to be challenged to defend yourself. That's something I have also brought up to my therapist, because I expect to get a bit of negative feedback from others, and want to be prepared. Not to just spit out a rehearsed line, but to be able to comfortably explain why I've made the decisions that I have, without sounding unsure of myself just because I'm caught off guard.

[Guest Svenna]

Mandy,

This is splendid news!!

You managed the 'bump' in your therapy 'flow' very well. You are getting the things you need from the universe now, and it shows in your attitude. I'm very pleased for you. Lots of good things will come from this...

There is no free ride, though, you'll have to give to get sometimes...

Love and a pat on the back, Svenna

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

Thank you Svenna. I am sure there is lots of more payments for my ride coming. All I can do is take it one day at a time.

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

Also, I was supposed to not have therapy next week, she was booked. After next week, it is supposedly going to be weekly. Well I received an automated call today confirming an appointment with her monday. I am going to call the office tomorrow to confirm but it looks like she worked me in! I am so excited if she did, I wasnt looking forward to missing a week.