Posted by mair on April 10, 2005, at 11:25:48
In reply to Re: Psychological holding, posted by happyflower on April 10, 2005, at 11:13:28
I'm not sure I've felt "held" much, although I think the best way I could describe it is a feeling I've gotten when I've really allowed myself to feel the emotional support I'm getting from my T. I think she tries to show her care all the time but I can't/won't take it in much. On those occasions when I've felt totally but safely open and exposed to her, I guess I've felt that I was being held. for me it happens more frequently when I'm maybe more distraught than normal or talking about something that feels very painful to me.
I hope this helps.
mair
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