Posted by mair on August 3, 2004, at 21:41:28
In reply to Re: talking about the client patient relationship » rubenstein, posted by DaisyM on August 3, 2004, at 17:30:34
Lately it seems as if my therapist wants to talk about nothing other than our relationship. It is very anxiety producing and uncomfortable for me. I've been seeing my therapist for several years, and while sometimes it seems as if these discussions never get easier, my therapist thinks I'm more willing to stick with a relationship discussion no matter how uncomfortable, and I guess she's probably right.
Her approach is very psychodynamic. She used to do alot of CBT with me and then decided it wasn't really going to be very effective. The others are right - you're going to get all kinds of different answers, because there are so many therapeutic approaches, and I think the level of discomfort with this kind of issue varies from person to person.
I'm also with Dinah - I can't think of many circumstances where a thank you would be inappropriate.
Mair
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