Posted by caraher on September 7, 2005, at 11:29:55
In reply to Re: Hugs from T?, posted by LadyBug on September 7, 2005, at 9:29:43
I had exactly 1 hug, the very last time I saw my T, and zero from any of the ones I had before. I never asked for one, either, and wouldn't want to push whatever boundaries s/he felt suitable.
But if it really is weighing heavily on your mind I agree that you should get it out in the open. I suggest that rather than flat-out asking for a hug you ask instead whether your T would consider hugging inappropriate in your therapy relationship. That would be better than simply asking at a moment when you feel you need it (and therefore are emotionally more fragile and less likely to take a refusal in stride, no matter how gently your T delivers it.
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