Comments on: The agony of self disclosure by Benjamin Fry

By: Benjamin Fry

Benjamin Fry — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:50:44 +0000

In reply to Tracy. I'm working on it...! It may not be out until the Spring. I'm just negotiating with a publisher.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:05:55 +0000

I read through your book avidly. I could relate most of the material in the book. I am receiving sensrimotor psychotherapy as a therapy,once a month for a year now. Its been a slow release.

When are you hoping to release the next book? I think I remember reading somewhere that you was going to look at writing about some techniques to work with.

By: Janet Finney

Janet Finney — Fri, 02 May 2014 17:27:07 +0000

Thank you for your disclosure, Benjamin. I find your book to be inspiring, your words to be brave, innovative and refreshing. The shame that many people feel will NOW be allowed to be heard and expressed. This is essential when people are trying to heal from past trauma. Thank you! Thank you!

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:08:24 +0000

#survivor

By: Benjamin Fry

Benjamin Fry — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:44:32 +0000

In reply to Dora G. Thank you. It is a valid issue, especially when wishing to work psycho dynamically. I think it is a good thing to think about and to discuss.

By: ros

ros — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 02:57:55 +0000

People can feel disabling shame about so many things. I feel shame about my illness (M.E.) because many people still don’t understand it and doubt it. A member of my family said i “use the illness to my advantage”. for example.I have only recently (after 15 years’ ill) begun to be more open about it. Al of this shame and the decision to be more open – are so painful and difficult. So for me reading what you have written gives me a sense of solidarity from someone in the public sphere whilst I battle with my own shame and it helps enormously to feel that solidarity and to take courage from it . Thank you so much ! What you have done really, really does help !

By: Dora G

Dora G — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:08:42 +0000

Dear Benjamin,
I enjoy reading your blog. Every time I read your post I wonder how it must feel to write publicly about such personal issues. In my psychodynamic counselling training we learn to hide ourselves from clients so we can become the “blank screen”. What you do as a therapist is completely opposite to this. It is a very brave decision you made. And I must say, getting to know you more via your book (previous – What’s wrong with you) and this blog, makes me respect you more. You prove that you are a human being too. Thank you for sharing your story.
As a trainee counsellor, and someone who is going through her own personal therapy, I admire you for your honesty. Please do not think that nobody will read your book, I can’t wait to!
You are a true inspiration.
Best of luck with your new book!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:02:12 +0000

Fighting your childhood is every day being in the boxing ring with yourself . Every day is an accomplishment . When the bell rings you know. None of these F kers are taking me out !
Love and Respect

By: Benjamin Fry

Benjamin Fry — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:18:19 +0000

In reply to Joe Kearney. Thank you. Yes, that is one of the great advantages of these new modalities. I think that 'truth' is also very grounding and regulating, in the body too.

By: Benjamin Fry

Benjamin Fry — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:16:17 +0000

In reply to Imogen. Thank you for the kind feedback.