Posted by violette on August 25, 2010, at 13:01:38
In reply to Re: T #3 » Dinah, posted by pegasus on August 25, 2010, at 9:30:29
Hi Pegasus,
Some therapists may put on a more cold/distant stance initially to more effectively assess your problems, but then later be more warm/friendly...not looking at you directly is one way they can find out more about you since it is one way to encourage transference.
You had written about strong transference concerns, and in your initial post, you mentioned the provocative feelings from this T. I think an experienced therapist would manage that transference-and be flexible, adapting accordingly. Though it may have sort of scared you off a bit, an experienced therapist isn't likely going to let your tranference run away out of control...From my experiences and from what I had read, the therapist changes as the dynamics change...that is why it's so much of an art. A skilled analyst will always be one step ahead of you.
Just thought you might consider in choosing your therapist...I had not read the other responses, so my apologies if this is redundant.
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