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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
So, I'm curious: What would your ideal therapeutic relationship look like? This could include anything: How often you meet, what outside contact is allowed, whether any sort of touch is allowed in sessions, length of sessions, how much or little they share with you, whether you only meet in the office/online, etc.
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For me, it would be:
Options to meet more than once a week
Email within reason is allowed
Allowing some sort of touch, but not as a regular thing, but also not a deal breaker
I'm fine with 45 - 50 minutes, but I prefer longer vs shorter
No blank slate
In person is the norm, with an option for online as needed
I'm answering this through the lens of my relationship with P. There has always been a "chemistry" of sorts between us. If I were to have a new therapist where I didn't feel that chemistry, I might feel differently about some of these things. For example, my NP prescriber, who I also do sessions with about every 3 to 4 weeks, offered me a hug one time and I turned him down. I didn't feel comfortable enough with him for that and I might never want any sort of touch from him. I also have no desire to email him while I do have that desire with P.