Posted by pinkeye on May 4, 2005, at 21:29:16
In reply to Re: Dynamic Supportive Therapy, anyone? » Dinah, posted by Tamar on May 4, 2005, at 19:15:24
I didn't read the full part of this thread but my current T doesn't encourage any sort of transference whatsoever. I don't know if what I am posting is even relevant to what the discussions are about.
She doesn't act as a friend, or a mentor. And she never reveals anything about her. Not even her age. And I don't think she is of the type to allow the patient to fully bond and then grow by leaning on her etc. She gives very good logical insights, but emotionally she is not very warm or caring. And she told me that she won't be that way, because she thinks it is harmful for me to develop an attachment to her.
And I think right now, it is what I need. I am having a hard time getting over my ex T, and I don't want to bond with someone else now. So that is working out well for me right now.
But I do think, if my current therapist is more affectionate, maybe it will help in minimizing the loss feeling that I have with my ex T. If she was not so closed to transference, maybe I could have a more warm relationship with her. Maybe that would have helped my loss.
Just wanted to say, that many therapists probably don't like transference, and clients like me are ok with it.
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