Posted by sassyfrancesca on February 20, 2008, at 10:32:15
In reply to Re: *sigh* another fight--thoughts? *long, Tfightt » Bodhisattva, posted by raisinb on February 20, 2008, at 8:56:53
My 2 cents again. A therapist is supposed to "contain"---meaning have the strength and training to hold any anger or emotions the client has.....without losing it.....and help the client process them. If she is losing control and reacting, she is taking it personally (not ethical or helpful)......she is not helping you. you are supposed to talk about WHATEVER you want to, and she....is supposed to respond to that.
If she is allowing her emotions to get in the way; she is not being objective, and that is harmful. Does she from time to time examine what your goals are? A good therapist does that.
If it is struggle for power; then she is not doing something right....sorry.....that is the scary thing about seeing a t; there is no way to know if what they are doing is helpful, etc....but you can do some research and find out what the therapist/client relationship is about.
A therapist bursting into tears......is never appropriate......as a professional, SHE is supposed to be in control.
If you went to an MD or dentist and they behaved that way, you would know that was unprofessional.
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