Thanks. I agree itīs not objectively a sign of caring but for me it goes hand in hand with her for example offering me a hug from time to time. Iīve asked around in another forum where therapists can be asked questions and there many of them said they would call their client if he/she was longterm and suddenly didnīt show.
I agree I have no proffessional obligation to be present at sessions but thereīs an informal obligation as if I keep not showing, therapy would end.
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Originally Posted by feralkittymom
Calling clients isn't evidence of caring. Many psychological philosophies expressly caution against it. My suspicion is that the Ts who do so, do it not as an expression of caring for the client (unless the client is known to be in a dangerously fragile state and even then I think it's motivated as much by legal concerns), but rather out of insecurity as professionals.
You are the one characterizing it as an indication of caring; you have no way of knowing if she sees it the same way.
Your calling her if she didn't show up isn't equivalent because she has an obligation as a professional to be there at the agreed upon time. You have no such obligation as a client.
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