Posted by gardenergirl on August 31, 2004, at 18:43:11
In reply to Re: Hugging and different schools of thought., posted by wheeler on August 31, 2004, at 12:59:48
My T has never touched me at all. No handshakes, no hugs...it would be weird if he did it now. I think some of it is training. Not a particular school of though per se, but rather the faculty's own ideas. I remember arguing with a faculty person about self-disclosure. She was adamant that you not even reveal whether or not you are married, but duh, I wear wedding and engagement rings...it's pretty obvious. Of course she wears something that is not necessarily so obvious, so I suppose she could get away with the "what would it mean if I were married? question, which I said would offend me.
Anyway, I think a huge majority of it is the clincian's own boundaries and beliefs. I have hugged a client once or twice, but I don't make a habit of it. Once was initiated by the client, once by me, if I remember correctly. When I worked with older adults in a nursing facility, I hugged a lot. It just depends....
Good thread,
gg
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