Posted by baseball55 on April 19, 2013, at 19:36:30
In reply to question for those in therapy, posted by tetrix on April 18, 2013, at 22:07:46
I have seen two therapists. One a p-doc for about eight years doing psychodynamic therapy and one a social worker for the last two years doing DBT therapy. Neither is the least bit physical. We have never hugged or even shaken hands except at the initial meeting. They talk about themselves somewhat -- will usually answer questions if asked -- but don't volunteer personal information. My DBT therapist is particularly careful about divulging personal information. They do divulge personal feelings about me. They are not complete ciphers but will tell me if they are worried, concerned, angry, frustrated by me. This has been very helpful and I've appreciated it when they express clear emotions and viewpoints.
But my experience with holding hands, hugging, etc, is no way. I think most therapists don't believe in that.
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