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Originally Posted by Stringcheese
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I think it depends on the situation.
There are some clients who spend too much time focusing on the T and not working on their issues.
It may also be used as a way to violate a T's personal space.
Some clients can learn things about their T and not be affected or obsessed about them. Sharing vacations etc. And perhaps that is useful as "chit-chat."
But clients who are obsessed about invading personal space or merging with their T need to have their energies re-directed.
The therapy should focus on the client and not the T.
Actually "attachment" does not necessarily mean learning more about someone. Harlow showed that monkeys were attached to a soft cloth, not the wire monkey with food.
A T needs to show empathy, warmth, and interest to create attachment, not necessary "feed" the client.
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I agree with this. My personal view is that only basic information, mostly as it relates to the person's work as a therapist, is needed. Anything more is a distraction, both from the client remaining focused on himself, and also from his ability to project feelings and thoughts onto the therapist.