Is it ever recommended to go back to the same therapist to work through the possible misconceptions to see what has been accurate and what has not been? Seems like a lot of this is relational, and simply finding a new relationship might be a way to avoid some of the work? Just wondering out here in therapyland.
Great question! I think that navigating the client-therapist relationship can absolutely be a part of the work of therapy. For some clients, relational dynamics are the #1 thing they need to work on; for others, it's #10 or #100. We don't know from this letter how Lost handled termination with their therapist, but I'd love for them to feel they are entitled to such a conversation in the future!
Is it ever recommended to go back to the same therapist to work through the possible misconceptions to see what has been accurate and what has not been? Seems like a lot of this is relational, and simply finding a new relationship might be a way to avoid some of the work? Just wondering out here in therapyland.
Great question! I think that navigating the client-therapist relationship can absolutely be a part of the work of therapy. For some clients, relational dynamics are the #1 thing they need to work on; for others, it's #10 or #100. We don't know from this letter how Lost handled termination with their therapist, but I'd love for them to feel they are entitled to such a conversation in the future!