Posted by crushedout on February 20, 2004, at 4:05:44
In reply to Re: She talked me out of it » crushedout, posted by fallsfall on February 19, 2004, at 22:15:21
I was kind of surprised by that, too. And my current T was outraged by it, I think. She seems to have thought it was highly irresponsible of this other T after talking to me for a few minutes to suggest that of all things. And the more I think about it, the more I agree that it was irresponsible.This other T seemed to have some really rigid ideas about therapist disclosure. I argued with her about it but she didn't really listen well (not a great T, I thought to myself). She told me it was obvious that my current T was "countertransferentially acting out," and while she might realize this and stop, there would always be the risk she would do it again and hurt me. So I should leave. Sounds very authoritative, but it was so extreme that I have to admit it didn't sit right with me.
> One other thing, CrushedOut.
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> I talked to 5 different therapists when I was looking for a new one and NONE of them told me that I should leave therapy with my old therapist right away. They ALL wanted me to stay and work things out with her - and some wouldn't accept that it was too hard for me to do.
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> So I guess I'm a little surprised that your consulting therapist told you to leave...
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