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Originally Posted by RTerroni
For instance what if we met and a concert and were both fans of the band(s) playing.
I also think (and I don't think I have said this before) that there may be some intimate gatherings (that often last several days) where I believe that extended contact is even appropriate (since like I have said before I would not see the person as my Therapist whatsoever in that situation as it is completely put to the side in favor of the gathering at hand).
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I've been to gatherings (retreats) where a group of people were together for the weekend to discuss common interests and beliefs, so I think it was probably similar to a Christian retreat. I think that a therapist wouldn't go to an event like that if their client was going to be there. At that type of event, getting to know the other participants and having intimate conversations about your beliefs was really encouraged. So it would be really against the rules for a therapist to have that much interaction with a client outside of therapy.
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Originally Posted by RTerroni
I think you are right, I guess I was so upset that my last Therapist decided to terminate me since I got too into detail with those things, I just want my next Therapist to be able to work with me on that.
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I hope your therapist will work with you on it too. I'm worried about whether a therapist might be afraid to work with you. If they know you have a strong desire to interact with them outside of therapy, they might be afraid I think. Or they might think the therapy isn't good for you.
I hope you find a therapist who will not be afraid so they can help you understand why interacting outside therapy isn't a good idea. I think they could help you find a relationship that is more fulfilling in your real life instead.
Like feralkittymom said, if you are telling them you are trying to understand it, I think they'd be more likely to help. If you try to change your therapist's mind, I think they'd be more likely to terminate.
I think when you come here on PC, you are really trying to understand it, which is good. So I hope your therapist can tell that you are really trying to learn to understand it.