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Jan 01, 2010, 10:48 PM
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I know that some GP doctors can act as counsellors for people too. I imagine that you could develop strong transference for them (with or without counseling), because of the parental feelings attached to their caring job.
I was wondering, would this count as a dual relationship? Because if I developed transference for my doctor because of the counseling offered, sharing intimate details about my body or being nude in front of her would probably overwhelm me emotionally. Although I guess doctors are still holding boundaries... I don't know. What do you think? |
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Jan 02, 2010, 07:54 AM
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Not sure. I think it would depend on how you feel about the situation. Honesty with self is vital for healing... on all levels.
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Jan 02, 2010, 12:21 PM
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It sounds like this is something you wouldn't be comfortable with.
Why not seek a therapist who is not your GP? |
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Jan 02, 2010, 12:56 PM
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I've never heard of a GP serving as a counselor. I would think that would be awkward.
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Jan 02, 2010, 01:05 PM
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My doctor would so be like that with me; she is so protective with my medical concerns, she gets on me all the time lol. I told her that I started seeing a counselor after my mom passed (she doesn't know there is so much more to my history) and she always asks me how I am doing and says that if my counselor ever diagnoses me with anything she would love to know and be able to talk with my counselor to keep that congruent with my medical aspect. I don't think it's necessarily a dual relationship, all doctors are different and some would never be like that.
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Jan 02, 2010, 01:40 PM
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UP here most GP's who have decided to do counselling as their primary form of practice, don't provide physical medical care. My addictions Dr., is a family Dr. with additional training in addictions and all she does is therapy - she'll prescribe some psych meds for cases that are straightforward, but she doesn't do any physical care, and if your psych needs are really complicated she refuses to manage them as they're outside her training.
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#7
Jan 02, 2010, 02:28 PM
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I think that if you feel uncomfortable for physical exams with this doctor, or like they would be emotionally overwhelming, whether due to transference or any other reason, then you shouldn't see her for your physical care. Can you seek another doctor for your physical care? (Perhaps your GP could remain your counselor only or perhaps you would get a different therapist.)
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#8
Jan 02, 2010, 08:37 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts. No this isn't for me personally, I have a T. But I've read about people in this situation. Just curious.
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