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Old Feb 22, 2017, 08:17 PM
*Laurie* *Laurie* is offline
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Originally Posted by BudFox View Post
My comments weren't directed at your situation. I was talking generally and thinking of the OP.

In my experience clients receive a lot of subtle pressure or coercion to report that therapy has been helpful and to downplay the harmful effects. After dutifully playing along, it was imperative for me to say, at the end, look, this has been damaging and you need to know.

I did try working it out with several other therapists. Made things worse. I don't recommend it. Lot of manipulation.
Well, I'm sorry you've had so much difficulty with therapy.