Kenosha Reflection

After the one-week break, I am glad that we got back to normal therapy sessions. As stated previously, Kenosha is a kind and talented doctoral student but I cannot make an emotional connection with her as a client. On the other hand, you are so important for me both as a teacher and therapist. In fact, since the begging of this semester I am most reactive to you in the group. The last session made me thought about your role and importance for me. Throughout the seven weeks, group provided me a testing area helping me recognize and clarify my problematic areas in my life. Members’ supports made this process easier, of course; therefore this group is valuable and important for me. However, I’ve always challenged with you. As I was reading the book chapters, finally I …show more content…
Essentially, I have always had a problem with authority figure. During my childhood and adolescent period, I internalized my parents’ fear, anxiety, and low self-esteem. While trying to grow and reach my goals, I also fight with their blockage. I thought that they have a small world and pull me down in their little, boring life. Really, they tried to do this. Since, the out of their comfort zone is quite dangerous, uncertain, and unreliable for them. They thought that they could protect me from this jungle. I knew they were wrong; life does not work out as they thought and I should be open to new experiences. However, struggling with them and growing was pretty hard in many ways. I have always been scared to try. Many times I was mad at God to send me in this family. All I need was encourage, support and sensitive guidance. Therefore, many times I needed a mentor