Yes, we hug at the end of every session. A couple of times when I've cried in session, she's sat next to me and put her hand on my knee or my shoulder. A little nurturing goes a long way. It makes me feel much closer to her & gives me some of the affection and support I missed out on as a child. I've told T that I feel a maternal connection to her, and she's supportive of that feeling. She knows I understand (and appreciate!) the boundaries of the T relationship so she doesn't have any concerns around issues of touch.
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