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Originally Posted by skies
...should have mentioned in my last post that a hug request by a therapist doesn't mean that it is about the Ts needs (e.g., it seems like you could use a hug). But i can certainly see how some clients would think that.
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I think it depends on the existing relationship and how the request is made?
In the OP's comments, she describes her T as saying " Give me a hug". That's CLEARLY a command and demonstrates more of a need on the T's part than your example.
In my post, I think my T's very genuine response of reaching out to me, after a rupture, demonstrated his care and concern about me and our therapy work together. Under many circumstances, i would consider his response a healthy one. I didn't think so that day because it was inconsistent with his previous statement.