Posted by seldomseen on October 17, 2008, at 7:22:24
In reply to Too much disclosure is not a good thing, posted by lemonaide on October 16, 2008, at 20:44:47
I agree that too much disclosure is a bad thing. The focus of the therapy should be on the patient. Especially at first, and the first phase of therapy can last a while.
I think of myself as a patient as well. Of course my therapist is an MD so that isn't too hard to do and I view my therapy as clinically necessary. I call him Dr. XXXXXX. I will admit though after all these years his first name has become DrXXXXXX.
In all written correspondence he also refers to me as Dr. XXXXXX. It's a nice respectful touch. In session he refers to me by my first name.
It sounds as though you've got a good therapist now who is willing to play by the rules.
Take care.
Seldom.
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