Posted by KaylaBear on January 17, 2010, at 14:41:17
In reply to Confused by therapist, posted by widget on January 17, 2010, at 13:56:50
Hi Widget,
It sounds as if your therapist is a bit burned out, or since he usually maintains strict boundaries, maybe he just needed to vent. Some orientations of therapy promote self disclosure of the T only if it benefits the patient; others, different patients different circumstances. I'd guess that as long as he doesn't make a habit of this, its ok and that it might promote your feelings of his being more genuine and empathetic.
My T self discloses a lot. It's confusing to me sometimes too. Sometimes I'm even shocked at some of the stuff he tells me. Aside from his sharing things about himself that may benefit our relationship, I don't know if he is so self revealing because he trusts me, or if he is like that with all his patients.
Your T must be really comfortable with you to have shared this with you. It's good he recognized and acknowledged that it was inappropriate. It sounds as if you have a good relationship, and I think it will be ok. Being uncomfortable and talking to him about those feelings might foster your relationship :)
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