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Originally Posted by studentuser
Okay so I should be compassionate and empathetic within the professional boundary. If I forget that boundary I could very well ruin a therapeutic relationship, right? Thank you for your help and your story (and the luck!) 
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Yes! I know for me personally, I specifically stated to my therp that I like boundaries and respect theirs as well as want mine respected. I like a therp who will make suggestions but not try to control or make me feel like I'm being manipulated. After all, as an adult, I'm the one who suffers the consequences of my decisions. And that way I can't blame someone else for my mistakes. I know you probably realize that these are my issues for many reasons. The therp I go to now respects boundaries, makes suggestions, is empathetic and very obviously cares. I think the world of her and have trusted her significantly considering I've only been going to her for a year.
Sounds like you'll be a good addition to the mental health field since you cared enough to even ask opinions.