Posted by kyp on March 6, 2003, at 11:00:25
In reply to Re: Why can't you see more than one therapist at once? » noa, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2003, at 16:46:05
I thought the point concerning transference was a valid observation.
I personally see two therapist and it works out great. They both know that I do and do not "keep up to date" with the other. I get different topics covered in different "styles". One Ph.D is very objective in the therapy and private about her own life and directs me to self discovery. She is fantastic in my theraputic process of what I need in my life. I discuss my personal, hidden, secret thoughtlife that I wonder many times if it borders the "crazy" point.
The other Ph.D is more is more personable and shares her life experiences. With her, I discuss my parenting and marriage skills. She knows my family through counseling which is helpful for her to know what I am talking about. We are very in touch, creatively and through art. I don't get confused between the focus of each one. Even though my thought life overlaps the practical daily living skills, it does not cause any problem. I gain from one, what the other one is unable to give. Both psychologist are excellent and experienced. They are firm in boundaries which I am able to respect without even realizing what they are. I trust both of them a lot to keep our relationships professional and theraputic for me. All of the therapy is about me learning about me and me getting what I need from it, for me.
I realize this is an older topic, but I just saw the site after a long break and thought this was something I could add to.
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