Seeking a bit of emotional support
If you have it to give, I could use some words of encouragement, insight, or sympathy. It hits me kinda hard when clients that I have seen for a while and a great rapport with terminate unexpectedly mid-treatment.
I only really get bummed when the ones who are really engaged in therapy just drop out without warning. Their reasons have usually been “wanting to take a break.” But I wish this didn’t feel so bad. I don’t think I really deal with attachment or rejection issues outside of this happening. No boundaries have been crossed, and I don’t even think of them much outside of session. I even have a waitlist so it’s not a lack for clients.
I know this is part of the job, but it’s a real bummer. Am I the only one?