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Old Jul 23, 2017, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Pennster View Post
My therapist doesn't really do transference. He's not a blank slate, is all into authenticity and transparency and genuineness. I am glad of this.

He's also not of the belief that "it's the relationship that heals" - he doesn't think that's enough. My therapy is much more about helping me figure out what I can do to build up my resources to help myself. I like this- it's super straightforward.

I wonder how many therapists are like him? I think some of the newer forms of therapy don't use transference as much.
Sounds exactly like mine. She has never said the word transference actually although we have talked about our bond a lot.
Thanks for this!
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