Thanks, Perna. I appreciate your input. Yes, I know he is his own person and such, as we all are. Of course that is true. I also think within the context of a working relationship, we can talk together about difficulties once in awhile as they arise (hopefully) and at least talk about them together, and sometimes make adjustments as necessary. This doesn't seem to be okay in this context.

I have indeed talked about what issues and subjects are too scary, and what things are not working out okay. I have brought up ways I wish we could work/talk otherwise. He feels strongly about following his own path of working, which has safety ramifications for me, both in and out of session. He doesn't want to adapt his course of working and feels strongly about following his own therapy path.

Thanks for your input.

Take care,
ErinBear