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Originally Posted by Red75
Trigger SI
I'm a trainee t, believe it or not. I've SI in the past, and recently, and am really trying to stop.
I have a couple of scars on my arm, I think sometimes people notice them. I'm still a couple of years away from qualifying so I'm hoping they'll be gone by then, but I am working as a trainee with clients.
I always cover up, but just wondering, what would you think if you saw SI type scars on your t? Would you be disappointed? Would you think them less able to help you as they have clearly had issues themselves? Has anyone experienced this with their t?
Thanks
Red xxx
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First off, good for you!
As for the question, let me imagine....I think I will have two conflicting reactions or judgments. One is me worrying if the person has mental health issues that will affect them and me and the treatment in a negative way. Other part is like: A wounded healer, cool!
I have quite a few times struggled with accepting that my Ts have understood me or really know how it feels and so if a T had personal issues, it gives me hope that people can recover from it and also makes me feel like we can connect at a deep level.
But it all depends on the T having his/her things under control. If they start crying uncontrollably when I talk about my SI because it reminds them of theirs, then this is not going to work and I would worry about getting hurt.