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Originally Posted by 1914sierra
I just remembered this. Had totally forgotten. Several years back, I became aware that two of my students were also seeing my T because we happened to run into each other there. It was really okay. It was bound to happen. I wasn't particularly worried about it, nor were they apparently, but T did take a few minutes to let me know what he had said to them pertaining to running into me at their therapist's office -- the proverbial elephant in the room  . They apparently were quite cool with it as was I.
That is the only time we ever discussed specific clients, and even then, it was only in the context of being sure we were all comfortable with the situation and were respectful of each others' privacy. He handled it so well that it was really a complete non-issue for all involved.
Any other references have been to completely nameless/faceless clients that were completely innocuous references. |
Now you mention this, I had something similar happening too, when both I and another person I knew from group therapy with the same therapist, were seeing him individually too. We bumped into each other sometimes so we were aware of it. I didn't mention it to my therapist but I'm guessing she did. One time when we stayed over session time, he had the next client waiting outside and he told me by name that it was her. I would have found out anyway and I take it he must have wanted to spare me an awkward surprise.
I'm glad you and your students were cool with the whole situation.