Posted by crushedout on December 3, 2005, at 17:58:18
In reply to What they say about us to their spouses.., posted by Pfinstegg on December 3, 2005, at 17:53:30
I agree, Pfinstegg, that does seem very respectful of the clients and I truly believe it's the right thing to do. Not sure I could do it myself, but that's part of why I'm not a therapist. And I'm sure not all therapists can or do do that (or perhaps think it's necessary or important), but I bet yours really does.> Responding to an earlier part of this thread, I was startled when my analyst offered the information that he never spoke about his patients to his wife in any way- not by disguising their identity, or making general comments- just in no way at all. My immediate thought was that it must be quite hard and un-natural, but, as I thought about it more, I realized that it is the utmost in respect, security and privacy that a therapist can give- sort of like having a husband with top secret clearance (which I have!) I don't know what it is that I don't know..
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