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Old Jul 23, 2017, 06:42 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.
I think there are more who don't use it than there are who do.
Thanks for this!
lucozader