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Originally Posted by coconut64
Hi KB,
I've never encountered my T outside the office. I live in a big city so the chances of that happening are very slim. I'm not sure how I would react. I really think you did the best you could given all the feelings that our Ts stir up in us. Please don't be so hard on yourself. I've been seeing my T for a year and I'm still struggling to understand how he fits in my life. Please keep sharing with us and be kind to yourself. We all understand  |
Hi KB,
I agree with coconut - you did the best you could in the circs. I don't know how I'd feel about seeing T (I also live in a big city) but I know that in training therapists are discouraged from having any "dual relationships" (meaning anything outside of the session) with any client - even in a small community. Theya re not supposed to ignore you but equally nothing is meant to happen beyond simple acknowledgement that could influence the therapy.
The way we feel about our therapists is really complex and I can only imagine what you are going through from my own (not entirely dissimilar) experiences and those of the other therapy clients I talk with.
How does she normally deal with seeing you in the next session? Is anything mentioned or is it like two different worlds coexisting?
I sometimes think therapy ought to come with a warning..
All the best!
BTC.x