Went to group therapy last night. We did some inner child work. It was really hard work. With inner child work, she had us draw a picture of ourselves using our left hand. It was easier said than done. Then we were to hold a conversation with our inner child. Our adult self asking the question with our right hand, and our inner child answering with our left hand. It was quite the experience. I really have to build up some trust with this inner child which again is easier said than done.
While I was discussing some things with my inner child I was reminded of my favorite hiding place as a child. I would hide in the dryer. I remember one day my Grandpa coming to visit. He proceeded to show me what would happen if someone turned on the dryer if I was in there I would get burned. I never hid in the dryer after that. I was also reminded of my "baby blanket". I lost it when I was little. My parents tried to get me a blanket to replace it, but it wasn't the same. The replacement was scratchy where my other blanket was soft. I also remembered snuggling with my favorite little lamb. It was something that I cherished. To be honest, I went right out after my session last night to find me a lamb to hopefully help my inner child heal from her past.
I was called to meet with the Stake President tonight. I am a little nervous. I am not sure what to expect.
I asked my therapist on Saturday if he was OK with me texting him because I do tend to text him on a daily basis. He said it was fine. He doesn't respond but we do discuss my texts in our next session which is fine too. My therapist is a good man. We always talk gospel principles, which I love because I need to have the Gospel in my life. I need to know how things relate, and I need to know that I am going to come to know my Savior on a very personal level.
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