Posted by Dinah on May 1, 2005, at 13:44:17
Do you find it a realistic portrayal?
I was struck with how different she "felt" than my therapist. More... contained. Definitely more contained. Not as open and receptive.
It's not the words so much. It's the feeling. My therapist was never particularly warm or touchy feely. He always stayed firmly planted in his seat metaphorically. But he stayed there while remaining open. While she stays in her seat and "feels" contained.
Oooh, it's hard to explain. I know there are therapists of all persuasions. Some reach out metaphorically and envelop you with warmth and concern. Some, like mine, remain in their seats and allow you to metaphorically snuggle up to them and their circle of emotional holding and mother's milk of acceptance and safety. And others are more contained.
And that's not even counting the differences in how interactive they are. The therapist in the Sopranos seems about the same as mine as far as giving feedback and other actual interactions.
I do think she should wear longer skirts. I imagine that clients of either sex could find that a bit seductive. Or maybe some would appreciate her modelling of being comfortable with her sexuality.
I love the glimpses into her personal life though. I know my therapist has one, he even talks about it from time to time. But... it's a comfortable way to really take in the fact that therapists have lives - to see it in 2-D.
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