innocentmind

I confessed to my supervisor that i didn't initially think we were a good fit (since I'm so cognitive and content-focused) but that I've since revised my view. I now think she may offer a good counterbalancing influence that teaches me to pay more attention to people's emotional patterns toward me while in session.

For example, one of my clients pointed out the badge I always wear at work, saying it must suck that I have to wear it all the time. I just told him I didn't even notice it, and it didn't bother me. My supervisor said this statement may reflect something going on deeper inside him. I didn't want to read that far into it, but eh. Maybe he wants to know more about me but doesn't know what questions to ask. Or maybe he was trying to distract from himself. Who knows. I let it go, but I'm sure there are more major examples of interactions that are possibly telling.

My supervisor thanked me for my confession. I was thinking of keeping it to myself, but it's probably a better habit to open up.