Posted by WaterSapphire on October 9, 2008, at 23:22:54
In reply to Re: I irritated my T in session, now I'm acting out... » backseatdriver, posted by Poet on October 9, 2008, at 16:51:01
Perhaps it is time to find a more open therapist.
I don't remember ever learning in school that you could not allow a person to bring in something they have written in ethics. I did not finish grad school after only attending for one year, but I had ethics in my undergraduate studies. When I had the blessing to have a few good therapists, they seemed all for me pursuing creative interests and I do not believe they would have completely just rejected reading a story. But, each therapist is different and may have their own idea of what is getting too close to a patient. Therapists are not supposed to accept gifts. I don't think that applies to reading a peace of writing by a client however. If a therapist were to go out and purchase a book written by their client, how would that be wrong so long as nothing bad happened because of it? In fact, it may give the therapist more insight on the person they were treating and give them a whole new perspective. Just another thought...
Perhaps a holistic therapist would be a good thought ;)
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