It actually wasn't soothing one way or the other, but just helped set the stage and take me back in time. It helped me be the infant in the moment and feel what she felt. I think I'm highly suggestible.

Coco, what do you mean your therapist "induces transference"? Deliberately? That sounds kind of harsh. If it disturbs you or feels like a violation, can you ask him not to use that technique? I am used to reading (here on PC) that people explain certain feelings they experience toward their T as transference, but I've never heard anyone say their therapist deliberately induces transference in them. If you don't want him to do that, please tell him no.