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As long as they're human, they'll make mistakes. Some mistakes are more consequential than others. And something that might be a mistake with one patient might not be a mistake with another because of the individual differences in each patient's issues. It's also possible to say or do something that might be a mistake early in the relationship but the same words or actions would be perfectly appropriate later on when the relationship is solid.
Mistakes are inevitable. Most T's try not to make serious mistakes but even the most conscientious and experienced T will screw up once in awhile.
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Conversation with my therapist:
Doc: "You know, for the past few weeks you've seemed very disconnected from your emotions when you're here."
Me: "I'm not disconnected from my emotions. I just don't feel anything when I'm here."
(Pause)
Me: "Doc, why are you banging your head against the arm of your chair?"
Doc: "Because I'm not close enough to a wall."
It's official. I can even make therapists crazy.
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