[KUREHA]

Ok - I've been seeing my psychologist nearly 2 years - 2 years in September, usually every week or every 2.
She's really great and I like her a lot and I'm probably way to attached to her than I should be.

There's one thing I don't get though, I'll be talking about something and if I look at her sometimes she'll be smiling. I don't mean harsh like "lol what a freak" way, but it really confuses me, I wasn't saying anything funny.
So I smile back anyway - I don't mind because I know she isn't laughing at me.

[pegasus]

Well, it could be that your T is pleased with the progress you are making or happy that you managed to work something out yourself. It's not likely to be anything sinister. Why don't you ask her KUREHA?

[fieldofdreams]

I suppose there could be a number of reasons... but like pegasus said, it doesn't sound sinister. Some people just have more animated facial expressions than others, so she may not even be aware of it. If you're curious, ask her. That's really the only way to know for sure because otherwise we're just speculating.

[KUREHA]

I never thought of that, but I guess it could be why.

I should probably ask her though - it just looks like she's going to burst out laughing.

[lesbo]

I have been seeing my psychologist for 3 years and we have a good relationship. I have found that when I notice mine smiling or grinning, I simply ask her what she is smiling about and she is able to tell me why she is doing it.
Mine have been for reasons like she finds some of the things I say amusing, or she has to smile at the way in which I sometimes verbalise things that irritate me etc.
Asking your psychologist is the only way you will know what she is thinking at the time, so just ask her when it is happening and see what her response is.
Des

Actually there is a valid psychological reason for why she may be smiling at you when you look at her.

Attachment is enforced by eye contact and smiling. She is replicating what a mother does with an infant. Eye contact and smiling presents a warm, positive, holding space and connection. No words needed. It strengthens attachment.

See your response -- you said "you smile back." That's a connection.


Maybe she also really likes you and glad you are sharing with her.

[Perna]

I often wished my T would be smiling when I looked at her, usually she was frowning slightly, working hard to understand what I had to say or looking "thoughtful".

[Melbadaze]

Yes my T has a gentle smile sometimes, I think its almost like a mother watching with pride as their baby takes their first steps and falls and the mother knows, that in the end the child will make it.

[Xtree]

Wow what a great observation! My T tends to have that “deep in thought” expression. She is always very careful about her choice of words. We are when both processors so our conversions are always slow, clam and deliberate.

I tend to have a smile like that when I working with the kids in my community or in school. Just trying to be nice and pleasant and making a connection with them.

Xtree

[granite1]

my T is always smiling when i get up the currage to look at her exsept for once when she demanded i look at her when she wanted to tell me somehing and i guess she wanted to be sure she had my attention then she was all kinds of serious looking didnt like that it scared me lol

[KUREHA]

I guess there could be loads of reasons - maybe some of the ones mentioned.
I'll ask her on thursday - she was away this week.

I hate the serious looks, usually means I'm going to get a hard time from her and my nurse.