It was especially exciting for me to meet you and your son Geoff earlier this week. I just dimmed it necessary that I write you and summarize on what you narrated to me during the session.
Katie during our last session, you narrated to me how you son Geoff has been affected by your husband’s death that has seen him go through mood changes and slipping grades in school. You pointed out to me that this is deeply worrying to see as a mother how your son suffer in this way. From the discussions we had together, I could see that this situation was affecting you a lot and from my standpoint it was clear that you are still in grief and have not started healing. From our discussions, I could tell that you are not used to your son being distant and depressed and this makes you feel as if you are fighting this alone. It also makes you feel that you are in an awkward position because your son is suffering and you cannot seem to help him. I know you know the source of his depression and mood change but there is nothing much you can do to help and this makes you feel useless. As I was …show more content…
From our conversation, I could tell that you are a very warm, caring and loving person and mother especially to your son, Geoff. From my opinion, I thought you are a brave and strong minded person because even though you too are grieving, you were much concerned on the well-being of your son more than anything. What I want you to keep in mind and remember is that you are a great mother filled with compassion and love. Despite all this stressful things happening in your life that may make you feel otherwise such as your mother-in-law saying you are not help at all, remember that all that matters is the love you have for your son, wishing to see him be happy. If you focus on just helping yourself and your son heal, then with time I wonder how this will change your life. Do you