Posted by Dinah on January 11, 2004, at 22:28:24
In reply to Really nervous about talking to therapist..., posted by Pandabear on January 11, 2004, at 22:10:54
First, remember there is no time table. As Gardenergirl said, if you don't bring it up tomorrow you can always do it later.
Also, if using the technical jargon when you're not sure it's correct worries you, you can just describe your feelings for her. If she wishes she can tell you whether or not she thinks it's transference. It doesn't matter as much what it's called as how it feels and how it affects the therapy. Just speak from your heart in the words that feel right to you.
Transference means different things to different schools of therapy. If there's no universal definition amongst therapists, you needn't worry that you're using it incorrectly.
From what I understood in your post, you're concerned at how dependent you're feeling and how much she's come to mean to you? Those really aren't uncommon feelings and if she's been in practice for a while, she'll be familiar with them. Do you feel erotic feelings for her as well?
Let us know how it turns out?
poster:Dinah
thread:299599
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