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Originally Posted by smileygal
I feel like my T understands how painful it is or if not pretends or tries to understand at least which is good enough for me. I imagine that some of those T's that have been through their own therapy may have even experienced it themselves so really know what it feels like. Some of them may only be more aware of it from just reading about it in a paper or even whilst at a conference so not really have a true sense of what it is like. Lots seem to have no idea at all though!
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My T has gone through the training, boundaries are solid, respect for the subject matter is in tact...but T doesn't understand why these feelings are painful. I have read only one professional article that intimated many clients feel closer to their Ts when they finally understand the feelings behind the feelings. We're getting nowhere and I'm not sure I can or want to continue this line of therapy unless my T can say, yes, she understands how agonizing ET can be. (Sigh) We may have a rupture over this - neither of us seems willing to give what's needed for an understanding.