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Originally Posted by seekersinking
I have had several therapists over the last few years. There were two who genuinely seemed to care. So, I would say that is a good quality to have.
Also, I think they teach therapists to NOT react emotionally to what a client says. But I had one therapist that came across as being indifferent when another person in the group said she was tempted to cut herself.
I think a therapist needs to genuinely care, but to react appropriately, not indifferently.
Thats all for now.  |
Thank you for your advice, and I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me. So, I should genuinely care about the individuals I see, and not come off as indifferent. May I ask how your therapists showed they cared without crossing that professional boundary? Because sometimes I feel as though therapists/practitioners have to withhold emotion to remain professional, and I don't want to come off as a strict or unfriendly professional.
Thanks again!
