Originally Posted By: NikkiB
She ended up having an appointment available in the AM so H is going then, before we leave for the concert/B&B. I am kind of worried because last time his solo session tore him up for HOURS and I am sooo excited about this trip. It's the first time in years I've talked him into a concert and I just wanted to enjoy it.


Nikki,
You sound like you have already talked yourself into not having a good time at the concert. My $.02:

1. When you first see him after counseling/before concert, ACT AS IF...you expect everything to go perfectly. Greet him with a cheerful "Are you ready to have a great time? I am so looking forward to this! Thank you for taking me/coming with me. It means a lot."
2. Don't mention the C session until after the event (strike when the iron is cold).
3. If this doesn't work and he still wants to focus on his C session, listen and validate and see where he goes with it.

All in all, with a PMA, I think there is a good chance that you can have your cake and eat it too ;\) (have a good time at the concert and still get H into C this week).
SD


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