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Nov 21, 2010, 11:56 AM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
Posts: 18,100
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Originally Posted by bpd2
Thank you, very, very much. I am certain his rule has to do with absolute boundaries. Maybe I could talk to him about touching as an actual sign of respect and gratitude, that such formality actually seems disrespectful to me. Does this make sense to anyone?
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bpd2, I would definitely talk to him about how you feel. Therapists certainly have the right to set boundaries on touch with clients, but they also need to be mindful of what they communicate to the client. Talking to him about how you feel could open the door to some really good therapy.
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