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Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 20:09:13
I wanted to see what hairbrained notions he's likely to be bringing back from the conference he's attending, and I can't locate any possibilities at all!! Monday thru Friday he said. April 18-22?
He said it was for training of him as a psychotherapist, but when I asked him what wonderful things he'd be learning, he blew me off conspicuously. So conspicuously that I wondered if it was something he thought I'd disapprove of, like counseling perpetrators of violence, or conversely something he'd be trying out on me. Like "How to get that client off your couch for good" or "Counseling the dependent client" or "What to do when you hate your client". No, not really.
But why would a normally open therapist suddenly blow off an innocuous question?
I'm reasonably sure it was an opening chit chat while you're getting seated question, so the later content of the session shouldn't have influenced it.
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 20:18:21
In reply to OK, I'm nosy, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 20:09:13
I always worry that he'll learn in a seminar that he should dislodge me from the couch.
The professional literature *I* read says he should dislodge me from his couch. Some of it anyway. Ok, a lot of it.
And I always worry that he'll be convinced that he should get rid of me.
I hate continuing education.
Posted by TofuEmmy on April 16, 2005, at 20:55:22
In reply to Re: OK, I'm actually scared, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 20:18:21
According to Google, here are some possibilities for April 18-22 Seminars. He may be found at any one of these:
Spend April Vacation at the Basketball Hall of Fame April 18-22. Activities for the entire family featuring a basketball clinic with shooting coach from UConn Mike Phelps Monday from 1-2 p.m.; a mine basketball day with free basketball for visitors Tuesday; a clinic with coach of the Springfield Commerce Gary Mindell Wednesday; a dunk show with Lucky the Leprechaun on Thursday; and a clinic with the Hall of Fame's own coach Friday.
Big Nerd Ranch announces the next date for the popular PostgreSQL Bootcamp - April 18-22, 2005. Developers and database administrators who have been looking to expand their skills into this rapidly growing arena have another opportunity to get on board.
April 18-22, 2005 is Wisconsin Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. In cooperation with state emergency management agencies, the National Weather Service (NWS) uses this week to remind people about the dangers of severe weather, including thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornadoes. (he could be busy calling people to remind them.....?)
April 18-22, 2005, Atlanta, is 5 days of intensive teaching and practice, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Students will learn how to play songs in all keys using chords and rhythm.
Sea Grant Seafood Quality and Safety Training – April 18-22, 2005. All seafood processors, distributors and importers are encouraged to attend.
Notter School of Pastry Arts, April 18-22, 2005 Basic Sugar. This class is an intensive hands-on course that will introduce you to the art of sugar decoration. It starts with the most important factor - Sugar Boiling!
emmy
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 21:20:28
In reply to Re: Not to worry » Dinah, posted by TofuEmmy on April 16, 2005, at 20:55:22
Oh drat. I forgot how proud he is of not being able to use a computer. :)
Posted by happyflower on April 16, 2005, at 22:14:16
In reply to lol. Perhaps the Big Nerd Ranch? » TofuEmmy, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 21:20:28
Maybe is really taking a vacation and didn't want anyone to know the details?
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 22:25:52
In reply to Re: lol. Perhaps the Big Nerd Ranch?, posted by happyflower on April 16, 2005, at 22:14:16
I trust him to not actually *lie* to me. He's always scrupulous not to *lie*.
Come to think of it, he did blow me off that way once before.
I had seen what was I guess sort of a resume at the old clinic, in the waiting room. It listed as one of his specialties "men's issues" and I asked what men's issues were. Because I never really understand men's issues or women's issues. He blew me off. I guess I, as a female, was supposed to have the content of men's issues a major secret. I suppose that must be one of the issues.
So maybe he's going to another secret men's issues training clinic.
Posted by Susan47 on April 19, 2005, at 9:39:58
In reply to Re: lol. Perhaps the Big Nerd Ranch? » happyflower, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2005, at 22:25:52
It's so maddening to be blown off when you ask a serious question. He probably blew it off because he couldn't put the right words together, he was maybe too lazy to formulate an answer. I believe people do this frequently.. really.
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