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Originally Posted by stopdog
I have no idea what you are talking about or how anything other than bonding got into this discussion.
I thought I was going to have to figure out what people who do want to bond were talking about. Instead I have no idea what almost anyone is talking about.
I don't get what the point would be in bonding with/to/at one of them.
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Lol!
I do actively try to bond with my therapist. I'm a big Irvin Yalom fan so I believe it's the therapeutic relationship that heals.
Ultimately, I think it depends on your therapeutic goals and the type of therapy you're in. I'm trying to work on attachment issues so I have to securely attach to my therapist in order to learn everything secure attachment teaches a person.
My take on therapy is that it's basically an opportunity to recreate that early attachment relationship, this time in a healthy manner. It's essentially a do-over.
But for people who are working on other issues, bonding with the therapist may not be necessary.