Posted by fallsfall on October 7, 2003, at 21:48:59
In reply to Re: therapist abandonment, posted by michmich on October 7, 2003, at 21:33:17
I understand about the boundaries killing you.
I have learned (very painfully) that the boundaries are really good things, and that they are at least as much for our protection as they are for their protection. Doesn't make them hurt any less, but at least if you know intellectually that they are a good idea it is a LITTLE easier to live with them.
Did you initiate the meeting with her supervisor? What did you talk about? Is she a trainee, or is she done with her schooling and training?
You might want to read "In Session". It has pretty good descriptions of what the theraputic relationship is, and why it needs to be that way. (It says it is about women and their therapists, but a lot of it works for both men and women)
I go on Thursday (an eternity away), too. Let us know how it goes for you.
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