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Old Aug 17, 2017, 08:27 PM
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So if the client reverts back to the abandonment state, that to me suggests they are in harm's way. Experiencing abandonment is not generally a healthy thing. If the premise is that learning to tolerate this over and over leads to some sort of correction, then it should be called abandonment therapy, and the danger should be acknowledged. Or maybe the practice ought to be abolished.
No, because it's about reframing, that is to say you emotionally build up a healthy attachment ie a good parent/ adult. You will get to a point of healthy attachment with your own internal therapist. Its up to the therapist to make you feel safe and have the coping strategies for those times when T is away etc. I'm sorry this is so painful for you.
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