T's method versus "my" method

Seshat · May 30, 2012 at 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose76

I can find fault with any theory or "school" of thought regarding therapeutic work. So I am always envisioning something that I synthesized that becomes MY school of thought. It is always somewhat in conflict with the therapists frame of reference.

Thanks, Rose. I've been doing that as well and it has helped me a lot. I've talked to T about it and I know he understands and we've had a few "agree to disagree" moments because of this and that's ok with me. I realize I used to feel so much more "out of sync" with previous Ts (2 or 3).

Nightlight · May 30, 2012 at 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Suratji

I've read a ton of psychotherapy books in the past few weeks and one theme keeps presenting itself - that the therapeutic relationship between client and T is the most important element in the healing process. Studies have tried to compare the effectiveness between different treatment modalities but the bond with T is the most essential component to all of them.

I've read that many times too and I completely agree. I think my T uses a combination of methods, and I'm sure many do. I wouldn't have chosen her based on her primary theoretical orientation. It's definitely worked because she's great, whatever methods she chooses to use. I'm she sure she'd stop doing something if she saw it wasn't working for me, and I'm guessing most T's are able to do that. I think it's the person behind it who matters, unless their views fundamentally conflict with your own.

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