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Old Apr 24, 2013, 11:15 AM
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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.
Mine is good at this. He told me this week he feels he can learn from me as I say things he hasn't thought of - and that was in response to my being angry and critical of him. I feel like he is working very hard to adapt to me and what I need.