I agree with the 'me too' or maybe a 'thank you' - or maybe talk to her about it as its own topic and not in the moment of it being offered. It would probably be a good topic to discuss before going back to face to face sessions because she might be more physically distance due to the "new normal" and you might find yourself sitting there wondering why she won't hug you after some major disclosure or intense session.
Mine will not hug me either/yet. We've talked about it a few times and I asked once. It really is in my best interest that she not hug me because it would confuse things for me. I have told her that it would confuse things and my transference is still too strong. She may never hug me because by time it would be mentally/emotionally safe for her to hug me, I won't want/need to be hugged by her. Then again, maybe when I get there, I'll be able to stay with the truth of that hug and it would be a good/healing experience.
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