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Originally Posted by koru_kiwi
so i guess the real crux of my thinking in my prior post was wondering when a client remains in therapy long term, how much of that is of the clients own free will or how much is it influenced and maintained by the therapist triggering and perhaps feeding that fear which keeps the client 'stuck' in long term therapy?
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It would be highly unethical for a therapist to use fear, intimidation, threats, or triggers to keep a client in therapy. That's not to say it doesn't happen; I'm sure it does, but it would definitely be the exception and not the norm.
I know for myself, I have to practically beg to stay in therapy. My therapist has tried cutting back my sessions, saying I don't need weekly, and every time he does, *I'll* create a crisis to stay weekly.
I don't have any transference issues at this time, but therapy is my safe place where I can be totally honest about what I'm really thinking and feeling. I like the guy a lot, but not in any romantic or parental kind of way.