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Originally Posted by missbella
I'd agree...in retrospect. However the "risk" of noncompliance can shatter the relationship, a risk some clients feel they can't afford. When I questioned or challenged my therapists they demonstrated their need to dominate through destructive dismissals and derision. They became quite destructive. The repercussions were extremely difficult at the time to shake off. I paid a large price for noncompliance.
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It's really terrible you had such dominating therapists. Those few therapists I saw were perfectly fine with me telling them "I don't think it's a good idea and I am not going to do it". And I am a people pleaser.
Were they all women? I see only women Ts but I wonder if you've tried men Ts?