FAMILY THERAPY-1st Session

[StrugglingAgain]

Oh my, where do I begin. I guess after spending some time telling the therapist why we were there he said some things that are really making me THINK. First thing out of his mouth was, "You love him too much!" WHAT??? Maybe he's right. He's going to help us (mostly me) get back control by taking it away from ds. He said that I need to confuse him instead of being so predictable. For instance, instead of arguing about my ds taking his basketball to school......just don't go to school! Boy, THAT would really confuse MY ds!! (I'm a stickler for attendance.) He said, "WOW, you have alot going on, don't you?" (DUH!!) He said I was going to crack if we didn't do something and from what he could gather, he thinks we are prisoners in our own home. Oddly enough, I really liked the guy and for once, he seemed to be supporting me rather than, "Ooohhh, poor child."

Stay tuned for Session #2

[Linda]

I can't wait for part 2....It sounds very positive...Good Luck...and I am happy you like the guy.

[sportsmom]

SA

Sounds like you found the right therapist

Good luck at session #2

[Amsmom]

SA
i am so happy to hear this. the therapist sounds great. he really zeroed in on you needing support. that is excellent!!!

[finnmom]

SA stick with this therapist, he sound's like he's figured out your problem so far

I think he's hit the nail on the head about you getting control back from your son!!! And the bit that you're not going to take this for longer anymore, you need help and look's like he's the right one to help you

Keep us posted, it sound's good so far.

[AnneM]

I thought I replied to this already but it isn't here!!

So here I am again to say this sounds really positive

Please keep us posted ... this sounds like just the "right" person (AND approach) for what you need right now ...

[Kaiti]

SA, isn't it good to hear a new voice

He did hit the nail ont he head, confuse him,keep him on his toes to make him behave like you want.

I too am a stickler for attendance in school. What do I hold over my kids head? I can yank them quicker then Richard Petty in the Daytona and Home school them

Do you think I really want to do that, not really, BUT I would and they don't know where my edge is. They know where the line is, but not my edge.

Good Luck, kepe us posted.
kaiti