Posted by wishingstar on June 13, 2007, at 19:04:15
In reply to Re: saw T yesterday, posted by caraher on June 13, 2007, at 18:13:41
thanks caraher. I know I've grown in the last few years/months/etc, but I think the biggest reason I'm taking it so well is because it's Laurie. I think if it were Ginny doing the same thing, I'd react differently...but Laurie seems to know exactly what to say and how to say it, even if it's not what I want to hear. It could easily be argued that the boundaries (esp related to self-disclosure) were blurred a little bit even yesterday, and a lot of therapists wouldnt be willing to approach it as she did.. but because of her honesty and willingness to be open with her feelings, I dont feel abandoned and I know it's not personal. Every part of me believes that she still wants to have a relationship with me, but her logical brain, training, etc says it's not possible, and of course she has to follow that. That's the difference.
She has taught me a lot about self disclosure and willingness to be "real" as a therapist that I really hope to use in my own career.
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