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Old Apr 22, 2013, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CantExplain View Post
Therapists (in my experience) are good at modelling forgiveness, tolerance and boundaries.

But they are not so good at modelling flexibility, initiative and a willingness to change. In fact they are pretty awful at modelling those.

Does this matter? In my view, it matters a great deal.
I think different therapists are good at modeling different things. I think my T is good at displaying all of the qualities you listed, including flexibility and a willingness to change. However, I don't think all clients need those behaviors demonstrated or view their Ts as role models. I think if I were looking for a role model, my T would be a great one. However, I don't feel that is something I need from therapy. I need my T to listen and be supportive, but I don't need her to demonstrate or model certain qualities. I think it's all about what the particular client needs and whether the T they have chosen is able to offer those things.