Posted by Ayesha on November 26, 2002, at 9:11:15
In reply to HELP! déjà vu all over again, therapist slacking, posted by Medusa on November 21, 2002, at 14:25:27
Hi
I'd firstly like to point out, when u worry about ur therapist being bored by you, well you're not there to entertain him/her, u are there for YOUR needs and it is HER job to assist you etc.
I personally would think it very rude to be continuously interrupted if it were my time and money presuming you pay (I'm from the UK so I'm not sure).
However, don't take it personally its no fault of yours. Still, I would be assertive and point out your concerns, reminding her that you value her advice etc. but would appreciate her full attention.
I'm sure that neither the therapist nor the other people who interrupted meant you any harm (especially if they were the same people holding the door open, sign of politeness not often seen here in the UK!), but its ignorance that causes people to do silly things like that.
If it doesn't happen often, then I wouldnt be too bothered, but if this is happening nearly everytime you go there you must be more assertive. You don't have to lose your temper but speak out. I work in a newsagent, if I had a queue in front of me and told everyone to wait til I got back from the toilets, how do you think they'd react? (ok I'd make a allowances because my job requires me to work fast, minutes count whereas sessions can last a lot longer)hope you find something/anything i said useful :)
poster:Ayesha
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