Posted by Dinah on November 21, 2003, at 19:08:04
In reply to Therapists who terminate - a question, posted by Penny on November 21, 2003, at 15:13:54
It disturbs me too, Penny. It took my therapist five years to get me to trust him, another two or three before I trusted that he wouldn't deliberately abandon me. He is totally opposed to promising me anything, but I've come to believe that unless he moves or quits practice he won't hurt me in that way. Not if he's frustrated or angry with me. Not if he's scared. And I've come to believe that he truly understands how it will hurt me.
But I read these stories and I get scared all over again. And I know that if I posted from my heart I'd say something that would not be at all helpful. I'm not at all moderate or sensible on the subject.
I talk to him sometimes about these posts, and he answers in a way that feels reassuring to me. But in the end, I'm just a client and he has a life. If his life interferes with his practice, I'm going to be low on his list of priorities. I understand that rationally, but....
poster:Dinah
thread:282173
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