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I was thinking of taking a blanket with me to therapy and it occurred to me I hadn't seen Blanket Girl in a while. I hope you are well.
T.
T.
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Wow, Blanket Girl- writing a novel sounds amazing! No Wonder why you need to put your energy into that project! Wish you good luck with that!
Blanket Girl:
When you brought it...did it feel weird the first time you did it? Were you worried what your therapist would think?
Good luck on your novel and thank you for your reply. T.
When you brought it...did it feel weird the first time you did it? Were you worried what your therapist would think?
Good luck on your novel and thank you for your reply.
T.
Hi Blanker Girl best off luck with the NaNoWriMo [a new term for me] dont write much myself but I do art and photo's.
PS do not know if the bunny works but he/she is their now.
ND
PS do not know if the bunny works but he/she is their now.
ND
Thank you Blanket Girl I may try it next session.
T.
I may try it next session.T.
Well, i am impressed anyway BG, and lol i have noe idea what a YA book is, allthough i am sure that`s amazing, too 
Keep writing dear, i bet it`s going to be a geat novel, despite your hard judgement over it taight now. Hey- and let your house take care of itself.
I`ll stop interrupting you now, too
Keep writing dear, i bet it`s going to be a geat novel, despite your hard judgement over it taight now. Hey- and let your house take care of itself. I`ll stop interrupting you now, too
Hey BG! Yes, I have done NaNoWriMo before- myself and with students. It's a blast, though a challenging one for sure!
This year I am giving NaBloPoMo a try- national blog posting month. So far, so good, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep it up for the month, so we'll have to see how things go.
Good luck with the writing, and as I tell my students, I don't care if you write the same word over and over, just keep writing!
This year I am giving NaBloPoMo a try- national blog posting month. So far, so good, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep it up for the month, so we'll have to see how things go.
Good luck with the writing, and as I tell my students, I don't care if you write the same word over and over, just keep writing!
TAS, i think it's awesome that you're brave enough to consider bringing a blanket. whatever you decide, i wish you luck with it.
BG... a good friend of mine would do that each year. She was a wonderful writer but I lost touch with her lately.
YA novels are "young adult" novels.
TAS... I use a blanket in my sessions. I have a thread about it on here somewhere. I will try to find it for you. I think it's a great thing to do.
BG again... I LOVED hearing your blanket story and I really love your T.
TN
YA novels are "young adult" novels.
TAS... I use a blanket in my sessions. I have a thread about it on here somewhere. I will try to find it for you. I think it's a great thing to do.
BG again... I LOVED hearing your blanket story and I really love your T.
TN
It never occurred to me to bring a blanket or anything of the sort to therapay before. But what an absolutley fabulous idea. A few weeks ago, T got up in the middle of session and went and got a blanket. I didn't even realize, I was sittting with my knees drawn all the way up to my chin and had my arms wrapped around my whole body. She gave me the blanket to wrap up with instead and it made my whole body relax and made me feel so secure. I didn't tell her this, but she must have just realized it on her own. She brought the blanket in next session for me. And then session after that, she came in with a scarf....knitted it herself....which by the way, feels like the most meaningful thing anyone has ever done for me. 
It has purple and pink and blue and green all woven through it. At the ends, she tied in a whole bunch of different yarn and string ends (leftovers from other projects of hers) that are all different colors and textures. I bring the scarf with me to every session and when I get anxious, uncomfortable, find it hard to speak...I feel those soft scarf ends and wrap them through my fingers and it relaxes me, makes me feel safe. So...although I didn't come up with the idea on my own...it is amazing how it comforts me. So...you rock (((Blanket Girl!!!))) And (((TAS)))....Its a fabulous idea. I don't think for one second your T would make you feel bad for it. Give it a try
It has purple and pink and blue and green all woven through it. At the ends, she tied in a whole bunch of different yarn and string ends (leftovers from other projects of hers) that are all different colors and textures. I bring the scarf with me to every session and when I get anxious, uncomfortable, find it hard to speak...I feel those soft scarf ends and wrap them through my fingers and it relaxes me, makes me feel safe. So...although I didn't come up with the idea on my own...it is amazing how it comforts me. So...you rock (((Blanket Girl!!!))) And (((TAS)))....Its a fabulous idea. I don't think for one second your T would make you feel bad for it. Give it a try
TAS... I searched and I finally found it!
http://psychcafe.ca/eve/forums...1/m/577004504001/p/1
It made me feel happy to read this again and now I feel really close to my T. Had a really intense session today. It's nice to feel him close to me and to be reminded how wonderful he really is.
I hope it helps you in your decision.
Hugs
TN
http://psychcafe.ca/eve/forums...1/m/577004504001/p/1
It made me feel happy to read this again and now I feel really close to my T. Had a really intense session today. It's nice to feel him close to me and to be reminded how wonderful he really is.
I hope it helps you in your decision.
Hugs
TN
Hi BG,
This is my second year doing NaNoWriMo. Last year I didn't finish. I like to write about what I should have done as a younger me. Sometimes it's a little healing. I got about 9,000 words in so far and I hope I don't fizzle again.
I don't bring a blanket but I do have a little stuffed animal that reminds me of my T that I keep in my purse. Last year on vacation I held it in my hand a lot, and if you look carefully you can see him peeking out of my fist in almost every picture of me.
This is my second year doing NaNoWriMo. Last year I didn't finish. I like to write about what I should have done as a younger me. Sometimes it's a little healing. I got about 9,000 words in so far and I hope I don't fizzle again.
I don't bring a blanket but I do have a little stuffed animal that reminds me of my T that I keep in my purse. Last year on vacation I held it in my hand a lot, and if you look carefully you can see him peeking out of my fist in almost every picture of me.
Hi TAS and everyone else in this thread,
Reading your posts about wrapping in a blanket, writing, and all - I am feeling such warmth emanating from each of you. I am two days new to the psychcafe and finding it a wonderful caring community.
You reminded me of a trauma therapist I worked with years ago, as an adjunct to my regular T. She was wonderfully warm, always hugging me and glad to see me - eventhough I was so afraid and overwhelmed most of the time. She had therapy dogs that would snuggle up to me in a protective way. You reminded me of her because she also wrapped me in a blanket when I was shiverring with emotion. Its so important to be physically supported when we are emotionally overwhelmed, isn't it?! HUGS to each of you!! KD
Reading your posts about wrapping in a blanket, writing, and all - I am feeling such warmth emanating from each of you. I am two days new to the psychcafe and finding it a wonderful caring community.
You reminded me of a trauma therapist I worked with years ago, as an adjunct to my regular T. She was wonderfully warm, always hugging me and glad to see me - eventhough I was so afraid and overwhelmed most of the time. She had therapy dogs that would snuggle up to me in a protective way. You reminded me of her because she also wrapped me in a blanket when I was shiverring with emotion. Its so important to be physically supported when we are emotionally overwhelmed, isn't it?! HUGS to each of you!! KD
I am so glad Katiedid that you are finding this a welcoming place! I think that is such a great description of the people that are on here and how they give of their words and of themselves to those who post and need support. I hope we see more of you and hear from you as you feel comfortable to post!
Welcome! T.
Welcome! T.
Hi TAS.... did you see my link to my thread about bringing in my blanket? It may have gotten lost on p1. I thought it would be helpful to you.
Katiedid...
I'm glad you find this place warm and welcoming and helpful. It has been a lifesaver for me. I hope to hear more about your story and look forward to getting to know you.
Best,
TN
Katiedid...I'm glad you find this place warm and welcoming and helpful. It has been a lifesaver for me. I hope to hear more about your story and look forward to getting to know you.
Best,
TN
Hi,
I would love to take a small blanket or soft animal with me, but have not been brave enough yet. My T has a cushion on my chair and as soon as I sit down I grab the cushion and hug it on my lap the whole session. It is nice, but something soft or furry would be nicer. One day I just might do it!
Starlight
I would love to take a small blanket or soft animal with me, but have not been brave enough yet. My T has a cushion on my chair and as soon as I sit down I grab the cushion and hug it on my lap the whole session. It is nice, but something soft or furry would be nicer. One day I just might do it!
Starlight
My T is such a stick in the mud that I could never bring a blanket in. Well maybe now I could because I'm more secure in my relationship with him but I'd probably have to tell him where to go. LOL! I'd never be able to bring in a stuffed animal. He's just simply adjusting to sitting on the floor. Been doing therapy for 25 years and never sat on the floor before. 
True North...thank you for looking up that post for bringing a blanket to therapy...I am going to read it...I have been swamped with writing papers and studying for exams for college classes.
That was very thoughtful of you and I just want you to know that I appreciate it
Thank you,
T.
That was very thoughtful of you and I just want you to know that I appreciate it
Thank you,
T.
TAS I totally understand and there is no pressure at all. I just wanted to be sure you didn't miss the post and link.
I really do know how exhausting school can be especially when you have a family and home to care for (and doing therapy too!). Good luck with your exams.
TN
I really do know how exhausting school can be especially when you have a family and home to care for (and doing therapy too!). Good luck with your exams.
TN
Hey BG,
Oh, no, he'd probably let me. I think, though, he's been a rather conventional therapist and he clings a bit to a treatment frame which doesn't include much off the cuff type of thinking.
I certainly wouldn't have been able to do it a year or more ago. Now, yes, but I'd have to feel really confident about it. LOL! When I walked into his office, I walked into my father's house.
Oh, no, he'd probably let me. I think, though, he's been a rather conventional therapist and he clings a bit to a treatment frame which doesn't include much off the cuff type of thinking.
I certainly wouldn't have been able to do it a year or more ago. Now, yes, but I'd have to feel really confident about it. LOL! When I walked into his office, I walked into my father's house.
Haha. Yes that's it, BG,