Posted by HannahW on September 11, 2003, at 11:44:50
In reply to Re: Should I get a new therapist? » HannahW, posted by judy1 on September 11, 2003, at 11:37:56
I know that my need to take of my therapist is cause for concern. In the research I've done on transference, I've found that there are many different "patterns." Mine seems to be transference with a codependency pattern, which makes me want to take care of her. Since that's pretty typical for me, it seems likely that I will have a similar issue with a new therapist.
If I take care of someone, won't they like me better? (I know the real answer to that--NO!) That's the very ineffective relational strategy I'm stuck in.
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