I was wondering if there are stages in the transference process.
In the grieving process, there are 5 stages that people
generally pass through before they can come to terms with the situation.
Well, maybe transference is like that also.
There may be certain stages of feelings that need to
be experienced before moving on to the next.
Let's say they are the same as the 5 stages of grief except the
stages begin upon realizing your feelings for your therapist.
Out of the blue.....it begins.
1. Shock & Denial
2. Pain & Guilt
3. Anger & Bargaining
4. Depression& Loneliness
5. Acceptance
I have passed through the first 4 stages .
I disclosed my feelings to my therapist at around stage 3.
We have talked about it in length.
Will I ever reach the 5th stage?
I'm just using the grief stages because they seem to fit but I would be curious to hear what others think about this idea.
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