FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Account Suspended
vander512
has no updates.
Member Since: Feb 2017
Location: California
Posts: 35
|
#1
Does anyone role play in therapy?
My T and I recently did session where we took on a different role. I liked it and want to try more. |
Reply With Quote |
Elder
childofchaos831
has no updates.
Member Since: Nov 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,037
15 hugs
given |
#2
We feel weird doing role play... It's too awkward, to the point where we refuse to do it usually.
__________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain |
Reply With Quote |
Account Suspended
vander512
has no updates.
Member Since: Feb 2017
Location: California
Posts: 35
|
#3
I am not sure about your choice of pronouns. We as in the therapist refuses because it is awkward? I think it helps since it is make-believe and you can practice difficult situations in a safe environment.
|
Reply With Quote |
Elder
childofchaos831
has no updates.
Member Since: Nov 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,037
15 hugs
given |
#4
Quote:
I'm not sure why it's awkward for me. It just always has been. I cannot get myself to do it. I either start laughing or shut down completely. It would be extremely helpful for me if I could do it. There are several things I could do it for. I just can't do it. __________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain |
|
Reply With Quote |
Grand Magnate
Omers
has no updates.
Member Since: Nov 2010
Location: Crimson cattery
Posts: 3,512
3,133 hugs
given |
#5
My T has extensive training in psychodrama and will gladly do role play and other similar techniques. T is very gentle about it as I am very uneasy about role plays. He does them very naturally and has gone very slow with me and made it very comfortable and beneficial.
__________________ There’s been many a crooked path that has landed me here Tired, broken and wearing rags Wild eyed with fear -Blackmoores Night |
Reply With Quote |
Grand Member
zoiecat
has no updates.
Member Since: Apr 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 916
409 hugs
given |
#6
My T makes me do role plays occasionally. I HATE it. I t is usually only when I am going to have to have a conversation with my mother or someone at work, etc. I must admit it does help but I still hate doing it, totally embarrassing. I don't mind playing the other person but I hate playing me.
|
Reply With Quote |
Legendary Wise Elder
SlumberKitty
is staying stable.
Member Since: Jul 2018
Location: CA
Posts: 27,329
(SuperPoster!)
117.7k hugs
given |
#7
I've never had to do this in therapy. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like it.
__________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA |
Reply With Quote |
Grand Magnate
NP_Complete
is still here
Member Since: Feb 2017
Location: the upside down
Posts: 3,800
6,346 hugs
given |
#8
We did it once recently. I'm considering going to a med prescriber and am feeling anxious about talking to someone new about my mental health issues, so we role played part of that conversation, mostly the suicidal thoughts part of it. It was actually helpful because it pointed out where I wasn't willing to go.
|
Reply With Quote |
SlumberKitty
|