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Originally Posted by kiki86
I have a great connection with my therapist but sometimes i wonder if things are too friendly.
he was recently on holiday and when i went back to my next session i said "how was your holiday, did you go anywhere" and he said he was supposed to but his grandmother became seriously ill so he stayed home to help out with that.
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No, I do not think your T's comment was at all inappropriate. You asked him a question and he answered it honestly. Totally normal.
My T and I always chit-chat a bit at the beginning of a session, which includes her sharing bits of personal information. And, during session, when I bring something up about my life and ask her questions like "have you had this experience?" or "what do you do when this happens to you?" she will happily share a personal anecodote. For me, I need to have that kind of a back-and-forth with my T. It helps me develop a bond with her and makes me feel safe/comfortable sharing things with her. Different Ts work differently and not all Ts share personal anecdotes-- however, doing so (within reason) is well within the bounds of "appropriate" T behavior.