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Originally Posted by BudFox
Yea I certainly get that. I find the basic dynamic you describe to be insufferable, though I know it is considered SOP. In particular her asking why strikes me as borderline insane. Back on planet earth such a desire would be not be questioned. But in therapy everything is assumed to have some supernatural meaning that must be dissected down to the last atom. Why the hell does she think you want to see the photo??? Because you're a human being. Her asking also seems to distort reality. It implies that her withholding is normal, and you wanting to see it abnormal and therefore in need of analysis. I'd say it's the reverse. Sorry, don't mean to be obnoxious.
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What does SOP mean? Standard operating practice? You're not being obnoxious. I don't always agree with you but I do in this case. Yet, T doesn't HAVE to share with me.
I see both sides. I don't have to share what I choose not to with her either. I'm paying her to work with me. I don't ask to see a photo of my cleaning lady's ex husband, but if she wanted to see a photo of my deceased h, I'd show her. I don't know. It's hard because my T and I are compatible. Past Ts I wouldn't think of asking !