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Originally Posted by cavaliers
We're DID so I'm posting here as dx may make a difference. I've been reading several forums as we r new here. Seen a number of threats about therapists touching clients like touching arm, giving hugs etc. My T greets us in the lobby with a handshake. He has his chair. We get to select our place on the sofa. One end a little closer to his chair. Closest he gets is passing the kleenex! T male, we female. Wondering if this is the common practice.
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for some people it is common practice for others it isnt. if this feels uncomfortable to you then talk with that treatment provider so that they can adjust your treatment and greeting style so that you will be more comfortable and no its not a strickly DID type of problem. I know many people with no mental and physical health problems that are not comfortable with getting handshakes and physical contact with people. bottom line is that with all the old eradicated diseases becoming more active due to people refusing to have their children immunized physical contact can transmit those problems from person to person so in the last few years even non mentally ill and non physically challenged people are being more careful about what physical contact they want and allow. its basically a personal choice here in america whether someone wants physical contact with another or not.