Posted by daisym on November 25, 2005, at 17:45:08
In reply to Re: family and the holidays and therapists » daisym, posted by rainbowbrite on November 25, 2005, at 16:29:33
I think I see what you mean. And I think this is part of why people get sort of nervous when someone says they are in therapy. One of the "bad" things that therapy has become known for is making people selfish to some degree. I think it is over exaggerated, of course.
I've had discussions with my therapist about his expectations. Sometimes he will encourage me to do something and then when I can't, I'm worried he will be disappointed. He says he isn't, that he supports my efforts and respects my pace. But still...it is that power you were talking about, and for me, the need to please people.
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