1) do you hug your therapist?
now and then

2) what's it like?
varies, on whether I ask for it (saying thanks) or she volunteers it (apparently feeling compassion for a rough session). It's fine, not a big deal really

3) how was it the first time?
the first time I asked, full of trepidation because of the big deal it seems to be on PC. She said sure, and it was no big deal to her. I remember I was sort of surprised at that. Afterwards I agonized for 3-4 wks about whether I had imposed on her etc, but when I saw her again and told her all that she looked puzzled and said, you can have a hug any time. (I usually don't though)

4) how is it now?
after last session I asked for one, but I think I had ticked her off in session, it seemed like all the warmth was on my side. Gee thanks for bringing it up. One more thing to be nervous about tomorrow....