Posted by Shortelise on January 1, 2005, at 18:02:12
In reply to Idealization, posted by Toph on December 31, 2004, at 14:23:01
I don't know much theory. But maybe experience and thought count?
Maybe seeing our therapist in these ways is part of moving through a parent / child relationship. Some of us need to re-enact that relationship and have it come out better the second time around than it did the first time.
My T has been kind to me with few exceptions. I have acted out all sorts of bad feelings and he has not wavered in his "affection" for me. My parents did waver. When I did not meet their expectations, I was rejected. My T doesn't do that.
So, yes, maybe for some it is helpful to go through a time of seeing the T as omnipotent.
For what it's worth.
ShortE
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