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Old Apr 12, 2015, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cavaliers View Post
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.
Some T's are very strict about not touching their clients. My p'doc will always ask me if I want a hug at the end of a session. Sometimes i will say yes, other times I will decline. It is part of my therapy. He treats each client on a needs/appropriateness type basis when it comes to touching.
Thanks for this!
Gr3tta