Posted by Adia on October 9, 2003, at 14:50:11
In reply to Re: But perhaps....., posted by Penny on October 9, 2003, at 14:35:40
Hi Penny,
thank you for sharing...
I completely agree...If I disclose my feelings and my therapist leaves me (I have huge abandonment issues) then maybe I would be better off, because I can't see how a therapist that runs away from feelings could be of any help.
I too believe those feelings are part of the relationship and the whole process, and should be talked about and worked through and a good therapist should welcome them as an opportunity for growth...
I feel sad to see that some therapists don't believe this...I feel they are the ones missing how therapy truly should work..they may lack the training or experience..I would stay away from a therapist who is afraid of a patient's feelings and who thinks patients should keep those feelings to themselves..Thanks for sharing,
Adia.> if your therapist terminates b/c you express
> b/c, IMO, those feelings are something that need to be dealt with IN the therapeutic relationship, as part of the therapeutic relationship - and therapists shouldn't be running from them...
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