Posted by linkadge on September 3, 2018, at 7:51:25
In reply to therapist hugs me after termination session, posted by widget on September 3, 2018, at 0:13:09
I suppose it depends on what you want...
You said you were attached to him. Do you mean, as a therapist, or more?
In all likelihood, because he was retiring, he was willing to loosen a few boundaries (i.e. if he saw you the next day on the sidewalk, as a non-therapist, it would be perfectly fine, if concentual). Seeing as you were a long term client, there would be quite a bit of invested emotion, and it may just be a gesture of his inability to help you in the future (i.e. send you on your way with all he could).
So, I'm not sure, from your post, whether you were offended, or seeing it as a gesture towards a future relationship (if that is desired, or possible).
Not sure.
Linkadge
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