Retro, I am sorry you appear to be struggling with this, I too don't understand why your T doesn't encourage communication however it works beat for you. Surely it is better than nothing. As for child like and obsessing, I am with you there. We spoke about it this week in fact and my T mentioned that I open up to that child quite easily, and it is something that a lot of adults struggle with, they judge it too harshly to allow it. She seemed to think it was a positive thing, as do I. However, she does not encourage helplessness and dependency but even in that state she encourages me to interact, to try to lead, to ask for what I need etc. I like it, however vulnerable it makes me feel. This week I was playing with the rattan chair all session and I felt sure she would tell me off, tell me to stop playing, tell me to concentrate, look at her etc etc but she didn't, she never has and I don't think she ever would, not harshly anyway. What I am trying to say I think is that if handled well, becoming child like can be a positive thing.