It’s a very fitting metaphor. Also, if you had this situation with the plates, it would be crucial to have a second person help you so that as many as possible of the plates don’t break. That’s your therapist. They can help you open up in a way that’s not too overwhelming.
Ever caught a spider in a cup? Same thing here, slide the cardboard in-between door and plate. while someone else slowly opens the door you slowly inch your hand towards the plate to support the cardboard. Once the door is fully open the second person pulls dishes out at a cautious pace.
It’s a very fitting metaphor. Also, if you had this situation with the plates, it would be crucial to have a second person help you so that as many as possible of the plates don’t break. That’s your therapist. They can help you open up in a way that’s not too overwhelming.
Ever caught a spider in a cup? Same thing here, slide the cardboard in-between door and plate. while someone else slowly opens the door you slowly inch your hand towards the plate to support the cardboard. Once the door is fully open the second person pulls dishes out at a cautious pace.