Posted by mystickangaroo on April 9, 2010, at 7:04:26
In reply to Is there an implied consent for a therapist to, posted by rnny on April 8, 2010, at 17:32:06
Hi Rnmy
When I as in the getting to know you phase of therapy my T was explaining boundaries ~ the what we can talk about here sort of stuff and she mentioned that sex could be part of the conversation. And that the conversations could be quite initmate but only as a theraputic tool. That she was not going to cross any ethical boundaries and had these conversations with all her clients. So don't panic and to let her know if (when!!) I feel uncomfortable.
It was strange at the time but there have been times when there has been a sexual dimension to what I have wanted to talk aobut and her saying all that early on has made life a bit easier for me. I don't feel like I have to hide that part of me from her. Nor do I think I have to display it either...
I think it is a respectful thing to do ~ to ask permission to talk about stuff. For me who worships authority so easily it is a gift. It reminds me I have a choice and that my T respects me enough to ask.
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