Worst Session Ever

[Eye Stigmata]

Ok,

So I had my first day of therapy....wow....no. She was beyond strange and could hardly focus on what I was telling her. She kept taking what I said and turning it around and asking the weirdest questions...needless to say I don't think I'll be going back to her. She didn't seem to connect with me at all...

Hmm....so the search continues I guess.

Has anyone benefited from group therapy?...or is it more beneficial to see someone privately. I feel really uncomfortable around people I don't know when I'm alone...maybe a group would be easier???....

 

[ladylore]

You may want to give her another chance. It may be your perception at the moment. I know that when I started thinking clearer the people and things I said no to in the past made more sense.

What questions was she asking you?

 

[Daniel E.]

Yeah, and it may be hard to evaluate a therapist on the first session since the first session is more about information gathering than assistance.

...or is it more beneficial to see someone privately.

I certainly think so, and I even brought evidence from 1987

Subjects who received individual therapy improved more than subjects in the group and delayed treatment conditions.

SpringerLink - Journal Article (1987)

I feel really uncomfortable around people I don't know when I'm alone...maybe a group would be easier???....

Of course, you could try both at the same time.

How to find the best therapist for you - Psychlinks
Has anyone tried group therapy? - Psychlinks

 

[sister-ray]

I alway found one to one therapy much more benefical, I feel overwhelmed in a group, but it wouldnt hurt to try it, it may work for you.

 

[Banned]

I've never done group therapy so I can't comment on that...it was suggested but never something I felt comfortable with.

I'd give this therapist another chance and if you still don't feel right about her then keep shopping...there are lots out there, it's just a matter of finding the right fit.

Good luck.

 

[Halo]

I agree with what a lot of people are saying here about giving the therapist another chance. If she is really not a fit for you after another session or two then I would suggest continuing to look for another one.

Take care

 

[Noughts]

That sounds like a first impression.

But really, like everyone else, I think you should give her another chance. It could be that you're just not used to opening up to people one-on-one?

 

[Daniel E.]

And another point is that each therapist has at least a slightly different perspective that can be helpful. So by going to the next session(s), you can benefit from that input before possibly going elsewhere.

 

[Eye Stigmata]

Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions and advice!

I think maybe I will give her another chance. She just made me feel very uneasy...uncomfortable, just got a bad vibe from her..

It could be just that my walls are up, so maybe i'll try again.

Thanks!

 

[ladylore]

It takes a while to build trust with anyone so that is a great decision.

 

[Halo]

The bad vibe could definitely be your walls up as you said. I am glad to hear that you are considering giving her another chance, hopefully it goes better next time.

Take care

 

[Eye Stigmata]

You guys are all so awesome

 

[ladylore]

Thank you. We are.

 

[Into The Light]

good luck mm. i hope next session feels better for you. i am really glad you're giving it another go