[nottrustin]

Since the pandemic has your therapist changed in their approach or what they disclose. I have noticed a couple of people here saying they have but wonder if it is common.

I had noticed T had disclosed a bit more than usual. I wondered if it has to do with some of her boundaries being blurred because she is at home instead of work or whatever Last week I brought up the feelings of disconnection which had seeped into me fear of judgment and wanting to quit therapy as a result. We went pretty in depth and I realized wanting to quit comes up when I am frustrated with the process or feeling too vulnerable.

Last night, we discussed my trauma. She was way more reassuring and validating than normal. She has always been reassuring not last night even more so. Last night she mentioned 3 times that she wished we were in her office so she could give me a hug. She also expressed anger at the manipulation the perp used. Then apologized because she is not supposed to express her feelings and emotions. Then she revealed something deeply personal about her past that she used to validate my thoughts and pain. It caught me off guard because even long term T who we blurred many boundaries lines never disclosed anything so personal. I suspect it was to show me that she would never judge my response because she understood on a personal level.

It was very helpful and I have never felt so supported and understood in an appointment. However, it makes me wonder of it was because the pandemic that she said what she said..and if she regrets the self disclosure after the appointment.