Posted by Dinah on June 8, 2011, at 11:48:48
In reply to New job... question., posted by yellowbird01 on June 6, 2011, at 23:44:34
It sounds as if you answered in the best way. Such questions are bound to come up unless you cover up completely. You acknowledged briefly that you had issues (perhaps similar issues to their own), assured them that it was in the past, and didn't dwell on your story. I imagine I'd be mainly worried about my therapist's current stability, and I'd mostly want my therapist to assure me through actions as well as words that he was fine now. Some people might find it hopeful to learn that it *can* be history.
I might feel curiosity, and I might even ask further questions, but I think I'd be happy if my therapist kept his answers general and in terms of assuring me of his current stability.
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