Posted by tryingtobewise on May 25, 2006, at 1:57:58
In reply to my T called, posted by happyflower on May 24, 2006, at 12:23:01
Hi HF...
Didn't you recently let him know you felt like he was being too personal with you? Maybe he is just being a bit more distant now in an attempt to establish more professional boundaries.
I hate to see you take it personally! I'll bet your session with him will go fine, and perhaps this all will precipitate some important discussions. Plus it will be kind of a fresh start since you did previously clear the air regarding how you felt about wanting to be able to interact with him out of the office.
On the other hand, I can't help but wonder if you might benefit more from a female therapist with strong boundaries who could empathize/counsel you while simultaneously kind of acting as a good role model. I'm probably "projecting" though because I had a serious "dual relationship" with a therapist who did not respect boundaries at all. I'm still living the aftermath but have done soooo much better with a female therapist who is absolutely great, but who also has not inspired the same type of attachment.
All my best to you always,
Kim
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