I wonder if people are aware how much lecturing and advising and even scolding is coming out in this thread. I find it disturbing. Go back and look at the initial post. The OP is having a hard time in therapy and is mainly venting. No advice was solicited, no questions asked.

Further, much of what Sarah reported as having been distressing in the T's behavior has been deflected back to her, reflexively and seemingly unconsciously. I see this as a manifestation of people having internalized therapy norms, and then regurg'ing them unedited, or projection of some covert shame. Just as in therapy, if someone is struggling or hurting, they are assumed to be lost and in need of instruction. No acknowledgment of the very real possibly that the T is in fact doing something annoying or upsetting. Or just that the nature of therapy is crazy-making.

My kind of support gives benefit of the doubt to the poster and assumes they are competent and smart and aware. I know... crazy, right?

Discuss...