Posted by Anemone on January 7, 2012, at 9:26:36
In reply to Ideal client, posted by Dinah on January 6, 2012, at 20:37:52
Hi Dinah,
I am sorry you have been so busy and tired, I hope you get some good sleep soon!I read the article and felt somewhat yucky afterwards. (And in the comments, it looks like Solstice said she was glad she didn't work with the author?).
But I think your T thinks you are quite ideal! It sounds like he appreciates you for being 100% honest, and recognizes that you ARE working hard in your own way, at your own pace. I hope you feel good about this. I personally think you are terrific, if that helps...
I like to think about both the idea of an "ideal therapist" and "ideal client", because I think my T is perfect, and I like to convince myself that my T likes me too.
I have a lot of flaws as a client, I say and do stupid things sometimes.....but my T is so warm and I can see in her smiling eyes that she is sincere and engaged when working with me. I try so hard to be as perfect as possible and to make her like me.
Take care Dinah! Get some rest!
Anemone
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