YES!
I have no problem with you swearing in therapy sessions, as long as it’s not at me of course.
However, being able to name emotions is one of the first steps to regulating and processing.
So, you can tell me you feel like sh*t and I’ll probably say something like:
- What does feeling sh*t mean for you right now?
(Sh*t can mean tired, sad, guilty, I can’t assume I know what you mean) - Where do you notice this feeling in your body?
(Heavy eyes, knot in stomach, tight chest) - What would this sensation say if it had a voice?
(I need rest, my feelings are hurt, I’ve done something wrong)
Through this process, you give language – and therefore meaning – to your experience.
This is how you process what’s going on for you.
So, tell me you feel like sh*t.
We’ll work out what that means together.
Therapy with Kirsty 