Posted by Mair on September 28, 2001, at 21:11:23
In reply to Re: My therapist lost a family member in WTC attack » Mair, posted by shelliR on September 27, 2001, at 22:50:29
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> "To say that he/she would not be able to set aside those feelings to help other people seems like a horrible double whammy for s someone's horrible loss. Not only have they lost a significant partner,but now you are asking that they also lose another significant part of their lives--work.">
> Isn't that what would happen to many of us regardless of profession? At least for a time? The difference is that most of us can be distracted at work and maybe there's no one person who is going to be offended by that. I've definitely had therapy sessions where a therapist is really just not as "with it" as he or she might ordinarily be. I accept that as human nature although I'd almost rather they recognized that and cancelled an ocassional session if they're not up to dealing with someone else's problems. Obviously it depends on the therapist and the nature of his or her problem but I don't think these people are always able to detach as well as they maybe ideally should.My own therapist compartmentalizes very well and is very professional about things. However, for the last several sessions she's just looked to me like she is under some strain. I am concerned for her but also somewhat anxious and I don't quite know how or whether I should even address it. It seems like my raising it would suggest to her that I don't think she's doing a very good job now because there appears to be something else in her life interfering. Any suggestions as to what I should do?
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