Thanks for sharing, Michael. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty. Life and all that is going on in our world can be pretty overwhelming at times. Breaking down is what your system needed at the moment, and it sounds like that pain is bringing some needed change in several areas. I love some of the pics that came out of your exploration into that side of town. Hugs to you and Andrew. ❤️
You are correct in that you aren't the only one feeling that way. I think you beautifully laid out your experiences, and I think your photos are very expressive!
I always tell a client at the first session that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in therapy, and if after a couple of sessions they don't feel like we are connecting or they aren't feeling heard, that I am happy to help them find another therapist. I'm not going to be upset. Chemistry is a real thing in relationships. If this therapist doesn't work out, I hope you find another quickly who does.
Michael, are you aware of EMDR therapy for trauma? It's one of the most effective methods of healing trauma. I've been using it the last 4 years, and have seen some amazing changes in clients. It's not easy to go through, but what therapy is?
Also - Psychologist Diane Langberg has written an excellent book called "Redeeming Power, Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church," that may (or may not) be helpful as you work through those wounds.
Please know that if I make suggestions, they come with no expectations. Just sharing information.
Thank you, Beth! I have heard of EMDR therapy, but don't know much of anything about it. I will look into it. And thank you for the book recommendation. I wasn't aware of this one. I did read a really interesting one a few years back called "Leaving the Fold" by Marlene Winell. It was so intense that it took me a couple years to finish it. My understanding is that she was one of the first to coin the term "Religious Trauma Syndrome." Anyway, thank you! Hope you are well. Peace!
I am similarly drawn to structure and perspective; and had a similar breakdown about a year in. I am taken with this depiction of being pushed into the recent breakdown; it feels so familiar and yet it's not my story. I value the honesty in depicting the difficulties with your chosen (and yet somehow inevitable) path. And to an untrained eye, I can say that you have captured some things in these photos that is not simple.
Breakdowns and breakthroughs seem closely related.
Ah, let us hope!
The photos are beautiful. You are expressing what many of us are feeling. Keep on keeping on!
Grazie Mille.
Thanks for sharing, Michael. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty. Life and all that is going on in our world can be pretty overwhelming at times. Breaking down is what your system needed at the moment, and it sounds like that pain is bringing some needed change in several areas. I love some of the pics that came out of your exploration into that side of town. Hugs to you and Andrew. ❤️
Thanks, Jan! Love to you and Dan.
Back at ya!! <3
You are correct in that you aren't the only one feeling that way. I think you beautifully laid out your experiences, and I think your photos are very expressive!
I always tell a client at the first session that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in therapy, and if after a couple of sessions they don't feel like we are connecting or they aren't feeling heard, that I am happy to help them find another therapist. I'm not going to be upset. Chemistry is a real thing in relationships. If this therapist doesn't work out, I hope you find another quickly who does.
Michael, are you aware of EMDR therapy for trauma? It's one of the most effective methods of healing trauma. I've been using it the last 4 years, and have seen some amazing changes in clients. It's not easy to go through, but what therapy is?
Also - Psychologist Diane Langberg has written an excellent book called "Redeeming Power, Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church," that may (or may not) be helpful as you work through those wounds.
Please know that if I make suggestions, they come with no expectations. Just sharing information.
And now I'm going now to subscribe. ;-)
Thank you, Beth! I have heard of EMDR therapy, but don't know much of anything about it. I will look into it. And thank you for the book recommendation. I wasn't aware of this one. I did read a really interesting one a few years back called "Leaving the Fold" by Marlene Winell. It was so intense that it took me a couple years to finish it. My understanding is that she was one of the first to coin the term "Religious Trauma Syndrome." Anyway, thank you! Hope you are well. Peace!
I am similarly drawn to structure and perspective; and had a similar breakdown about a year in. I am taken with this depiction of being pushed into the recent breakdown; it feels so familiar and yet it's not my story. I value the honesty in depicting the difficulties with your chosen (and yet somehow inevitable) path. And to an untrained eye, I can say that you have captured some things in these photos that is not simple.
Thank you! I appreciate that.