My Therapist invited me to join her on a weekend vacation to Whistler.
How could anyone resist an offer like this. I cleared my calendar.
It's not always easy to find a good Therapist.
Day One!
Let me introduce you to my Therapist.
I'm sure most of you recognize her as my daughter.How could anyone resist an offer like this. I cleared my calendar.
It's not always easy to find a good Therapist.
Day One!
Working as a Occupational Therapist, she felt it would be beneficial
for us to enhance our relationship through sharing the experience of hiking.
We drove 45 minutes north of Whistler to Joffre Lakes on an empty gas tank.
The sign read, "Next gas station is located at 95km."
"Don't worry Mom, today your first lesson is: "
Releasing your inner FEARS!
a 6km hike, to reach the base of Matier Glacier.
At the first lake you will experience a panoramic view.
she wanted to assess my physical manoeuvrings over the narrow logs...
while she sat back smiling.
The four kilometers to the second lake are long,
but the view is spectacular.
For many people this is the turn around point....
she had made arrangements for me to meet another Therapist, a colleague.
By now, she's questioning my ability of arriving to our final goal,
the third lake?
"If it is to be, it is up to me."
Somehow, I'm beginning to fall short of what I preached.
As you come to the Third Lake,
the trees thin out and the slopes become bare.
You now experience a 360 degree view and a well deserved rest.
Meanwhile, I'm only thinking back to my luxury comforts
left behind in Whistler.
a future hike with all our camping gear.
Maybe next time.
I believe a good therapist understands the skills of empathy...
An effective therapist illustrates listening skills...
A good therapist should be able to clearly explain all aspects
of the prescribed treatment...
Plus a good therapist should excel at creating a nonjudgmental environment.
and she had the traits of a Perfect Therapist.
Stay posted for Day Two!
Love,
MOM