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Old Jul 24, 2013, 09:56 PM
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When something like what crops up?
A mistake. Maybe he missed your appointment. Maybe he was not as empathetic as he should have been. Maybe you caught him lying. Maybe he double booked you. etc.

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Not only are they allowed, but its to be expected. Therapy is a laboratory in which we practice how to deal with all emotions. When something like this crops up, its a perfect opportunity to safely learn how to deal with it.
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Are there limits on what kind of mistakes are to be expected? Should ethical violations be expected? Should something close to but not an ethical violation be expected?
Yes of course there are limits. The buck always stops at abuse. But I have a pile of things I am/used to be angry at my T about. Some I have forgiven, some I still hold grudges, which I will bring up at times. Maybe I'll figure them out eventually.