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Old Sep 15, 2016, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by itisnt View Post
Ahhhhhh, perhaps that's where we view this whole thing differently! Personally, I don't think someone could function as a skilled therapist if she believed that once she "finished" her "training" that she's be an effective and all-knowing therapist without wounds or issues that might get in the way of her work. I think learning and gaining of knowledge and skill in all professions is an on-going and lifelong chore. I think most Ts would honestly say that they still make mistakes and "screw up". . . . at least I believe that the really good ones are willing to admit to and recognize that they aren't Gods. It's the arrogant and ignorant ones who state that they have never made a mistake and it's the client's fault if things go bad. But then, I don't tend to put Ts on pedestals. . . even if she pops out of the head of Zeus!
I really agree with this. My therapist has been practicing for something like 20 years and he's open about his deeply flawed humanity. He's a great therapist, and he's excellent at keeping his crap out of the room, but he makes it really, really clear that he's well aware that he's got the same types of problems that bedevil all of us ordinary humans.
Thanks for this!
Bipolar Warrior, Yours_Truly