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Thank you, pinksoil and almedafan.

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Your session is PROOF that a therapist can move closer temporarily, share some human emotion, declare closeness in the relationship, and give a hug at the exact right moment.

All this and look at the result! This has to be the most profound session ever right?

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Yes, he did all those things. He is human so he shares human emotion. And he isn't afraid to show he is human. Much of the time, the closeness in our relationship is experienced and hinted at rather than declared overtly. I really needed that clear, spoken declaration in this last session. The hug was the cherry on top. And yes, a very profound session! almedafan, I'm interested in your comment about "PROOF." Are you looking for proof? Are you trying to disprove someone who has told you otherwise?

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Oh, as for the word I used 'proof' what I meant was I have always thought and still do that therapists can disclose emotions, give a hug and/or move themselves very close to the person and do all of this at the right time, and can still maintain boundaries.

I guess I was thinking of my T at the time I wrote this.