Posted by morning*bell on September 29, 2004, at 10:12:18
In reply to oh, yeah, and... » just plain jane, posted by just plain jane on September 29, 2004, at 9:05:58
My therapist does not have ultra boudaries, and I think I would find it hard to work with her if she did. She often volunteers things about her personal life when they are relavant to what we are talking about. I find it incredibly helpful. Not only does it humanize her, it allows me to know she perhaps understands what I am going through, or can relate to me. This is incredible important to me. I would love to ask some questions about past professional experience, and I know she would probably answer any question I had (within reason) without any qualms at all, but I don't want to be intrusive. I'm working on that though.
I'm lucky, she a great therapist. And I feel by her trusting me with this information, it strengthens our relationship.
morning*bell
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