Posted by fallsfall on August 8, 2003, at 12:39:58
In reply to Re: Opinions, posted by Rigby on August 8, 2003, at 9:18:41
Friendship isn't allowed because the theraputic relationship has too much of a power imbalance. If you were to become friends, there would be residual imbalance left in the relationship. She would have too much control - and that could so easily lead to abuse.
I can't tell if there is the potential for a sexual relationship between you and your therapist. If that were to be the case then some say there must be a 2 year waiting period and some believe that a therapist may never enter a sexual relationship with a former client. If it were me, and there were a potential sexual attraction, I would completely sever all ties.
If you look at the complexity of your feelings, you might see that this is more complicated than you want to handle. While I'm not aware of bans of platonic relationships with ex-clients, even that seems so very complicated and risky.
I'm glad you talked to someone else about the situation. There is a great book, "In Session" which talks about the therapy relationship (for women, but most of it applies to men, too).
Best of luck
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