Posted by Dinah on September 7, 2006, at 0:22:34
In reply to Falling off the pedestal, posted by littleone on September 6, 2006, at 21:52:08
Weeellllll.....
I can't say that I ever had my therapist on a pedestal. But there were things I thought about him, things I expected from him, that I found out were unrealistic.
I can't say it hasn't made a difference. I don't feel as much trust in him as I used to. I don't think of him immediately when I'm in distress. And I call him far less frequently than I did between sessions. It's also probably made a bit of difference *in* the session.
I think I'm far more aware that sometimes I'm too much for him. And being more aware of his weakness, I'm more conscious of not wanting to be a burden to him.
It can make a difference. I don't think it necessarily has to be a bad difference. There are good aspects as well. I think there's a shift in the kind of caring I feel for him now.
Actually, I'm not sure that is a good difference. It feels good, but I don't know if it's good for therapy or not.
Sorry. :(
poster:Dinah
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