Posted by noa on July 2, 2003, at 12:36:25
In reply to The OTHER clients..., posted by Penny on July 1, 2003, at 21:48:53
Penny, I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that the no-eye-contact thing has anything to do with you. A lot of people are embarrased about being at therapy, first of all. Second, there is that awkward boundary thing, too--how is one supposed to relate to the other clients--it's a whole new social situation for us, ya know?
I know when I come out of therapy, often it is like suddenly remembering the world is out there after being in a deep discussion. Or sometimes I've been crying. So I usually just leave with no eye contact.
As for seeing someone you work with--that can be awkward. If you were both currently working at the same place, I think the therapist should have realized that and tried to schedule you at times when you didn't run into each other. That's what I'd want.
Once, at my old pdoc (for meds), I ran into a person from work. It was awkward!
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