The Therapist’s Therapist
There are times when it rumbles and bubbles up and just must come out. No amount of mindfulness, self-reflection, deliberate distraction will suffice. You just need to share your feelings, those experiences that have caused you to question your world and secrets you must tell someone. You need an honest soul who will not only listen but will enthusiastically let you know that he “gets it”. Over time you come to know him well as he injects his own life experiences that often mirror your own. He is a co-conspirator in tales of sadness, betrayal, and uncertainty but also of joy, truths of the soul, hope and wackiness. He is a keen observer and I can also tell immediately if there is something amiss in his life. I think we are both open books in our combined presence. It is a place to admit vulnerability, to laugh at the silliness of life and to pose questions for which there are no answers. I see him once a month and often look forward to sharing a tidbit, putting it into my mind’s parking lot until our next appointment time. Yes, even the psychologist needs a therapist. Mine is named Matt; he cuts my hair.
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When a parent loses a child, they are thrust into a world that few can truly understand. One of the greatest burdens is not just the pain of loss, but the pain of being misunderstood. - The Therapist’s Therapist
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This article was written by Dr. Lynda five years after the death of her daughter, Maria-Victoria at age 13. It was published in numerous professional journals, was adopted as an article to share with new members of Compassionate Friends chapters and received nationwide attention as it was shared throughout the United States and Canada. This article was the beginning of her decision to write the book Journey, to document how of feels with the loss of a child over a span of nearly 30 years, as well as helping professionals know how to help the bereaved.