Posted by Dinah on July 22, 2008, at 12:34:51
In reply to Has your T acted jealous about other men?, posted by stellabystarlight on July 22, 2008, at 0:13:44
My therapist doesn't even seem jealous when I talk about other *therapists*. He might be, but I can't feel it.
It doesn't seem very therapeutic. If I knew that something I said bothered my therapist in any way, I'd be reluctant to talk about that. Or as you say, I might feel provoked into telling him something that I know will get a reaction. Well, actually, I'd feel reluctant until the next session, then I'd tell him that I am perceiving him to have a reaction when I talk about xxx, and I need for him to deal with whatever he's feeling so that I can be totally honest with him.
My therapist is really really good about acknowledging those things and trying to fix them.
So like anything, it's best to be honest? Especially in an area where it's really important for a therapist to stay a therapist, and not slip into other roles.
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