Posted by Apperceptor on March 5, 2004, at 21:11:25
In reply to Re: thanks for the heads up, gg » obSession, posted by Fallen4myT on March 5, 2004, at 17:30:13
Whether I am "experienced," or empathic, or even in a good position to be doing therapy right now is certainly up for debate. However, I am in clinical training...that part is for real. While I admire and respect Freud, disagreeing with him on some issues certainly does not make one "non-psychological" (and unfortunately, the current atmosphere seems to feel those who do agree with Freud are the wrong ones. I think he was a lot more intelligent than he is presently getting credit for).
I would not try to pose as a psychologist, nor am I trying to say I am a psychologist. I am a student, and yes, I have my own approach to therapy that will hopefully grow and change between now and beginning practice...God knows it already has in the mere 18 months I've been in this program.
ObSession, to answer two of your points...I am aware of DBT, and I do not think individuals with BPD all need hospitalization; in fact, I've done DBT with borderlines. Marsha Linehan...who could compete with Freud in terms of brilliance, has indeed found a very effective system and I personally love it. I've used "wise mind" with not only BPD clients, but depressed and anxious as well...often with fantastic results. However, part of what I like so much about DBT, is that it is very clear about defining boundaries. In my mind, the picture issue crosses boundaries.
Which brings me to another point...I discussed this issue with my "mentor" in the program today, and she seemed to take a middle line between my own view and those who strongly disagree. I do have respect for your therapists, and if they feel comfortable with the picture issue, I think it's fine. In that sense, I recant what I said last night as applies to your individual cases. However, I still have to hold that I'd really ask clients of all diagnoses, genders, marital statuses, etc, etc, to please consider that their therapists may be extremely uncomfortable with such requests, and in some cases, feel quite violated.
In regard to the mention of my post triggering suicidal feelings, I obviously did not intend for that nor did I anticipate the possiblity. I believe in more of a "tough love" approach. However, if anyone felt hurt to the core by my post, I apologize. If you feel suicidal, whether or not it is due to what was said in my post, please contact someone you know well and trust with your well-being.
If I have caused such pain in someone, I'd like to open up to a personal email or correspondence.
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