Posted by Honore on May 24, 2007, at 19:49:43
In reply to T tomorrow (long), posted by Wittgenstein on May 24, 2007, at 8:33:19
I'm not sure what to make of his isattunement, Wittgenstein.
On one hand, there are therapists with terrific reputations who aren't sensitive and intuitive; they can be theoretically convincing and get along with other Ts-- but no one knows the quality of someone's work unless they've supervised them-- they really aren't in the room-- so reputations are kind of hit and miss.
On the other hand, I wonder if you could possibly be hearing him as more hostile or off-key than he is. Not that I think you are-- I really don't-- but it's always a question to consider. I know that I often mishear even my own T, whom I've worked with for a long time-- because I hear him through the filter of my experiences with my parents.
I'd probably go back, I think-- and test it out a little more-- on the other hand, if you feel a strong reluctance, it could be that whatever he may or may not have meant-- he isn't the right T for you. Finding a good match is so important-- it transcends almost everything, although of course training and experience are important too.
So if you dont' like him-- don't feel right with him-- it's an important factor to take very seriously.
His not having tissues-- except little packets is a bit odd, to say the least. I mean it's not necessarily that bad-- but it's pretty strange.
Honore
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