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Old Oct 23, 2009, 09:56 PM
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Wow, I can certainly see how you could feel so conflicted about this. I would not want to jump to conclusions or pass judgment....but I do feel strongly that it's a topic you will want to visit in your next session.

My T doesn't do any kind of touch at all.....but my ex-husband's T, who was a T in my group therapy for a good several months, is a very huggy person. I can always count on him for a good hug - and I've gotten 3 of them in the last week from him.

I wish that my T would hug me, but I do respect his professional boundaries. I am sure he would prefer that his clients get that kind of caring/support from their "real life" and not become dependent on him for that. I'm just assuming, though, because we've never talked about it.
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