MU158 Chapter 29: CHAP 29- INTRO AND BEGINNING OF THERAPEUTIC PROCESS
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Fiona originally referred to bereavement support following loss of partner. Working through this loss brought to light issues of abuse from childhood. Can provide safe setting for containing the expression of some of the ccomplex feelings associated with the grieving process, including: Anger and can also assist a client to strengthen the inner resources requuired to allow other deeply buried losses to be recalled and moved into the light of consciousness. Insights gained during discussions with mt"s supervisor, a jungian analyst. First anniversary of robert"s death occurred near time of 4th session. Fiona terrified to think of robert rotting away in grave. Asked for focus of session to be at his graveside and that music could help her look into the grave. Using light to look into a dark place. Image of broken skull connected with one of a broken doll in the cellar at her childhood home. Image kept shifting between robert"s body and her doll.
