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Old Mar 07, 2015, 07:26 PM
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I agree with licketysplit. My therapy certainly has a purpose and benefits me significantly, but the idea of "goals" just does not fit for me. You do not need to have concrete goals in order for therapy to be ethical.

I chose the option: "I think therapy is about learning from the ongoing relationship between the T and client, which evolves and brings new insights."

For me, therapy is all about the relationship with my T. My T offers support, validation, care, and consistency, which is exactly what I need. All I need my T to do is to listen and engage with me. This benefits me enormously, but I do not consider it to be a "goal." It is also not something that can be objectively measured or achieved. I'm not in therapy in order to make concrete changes or obtain an X, Y, Z. I just want a supportive space to share, reflect, and feel heard. I will decide if and when I no longer want that. For me, the goal is not to "outgrow" therapy in any particular timeframe. My insurance pays for it and I enjoy it and find it helpful, so there is no impetus to stop going. Someday, if I no longer find it useful, then I will stop going.
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