Posted by Speaker on May 18, 2004, at 14:01:05
In reply to Re: not knowing about your therapist's real life, posted by babbgal on May 18, 2004, at 13:26:52
I only know a bit about my T because I found it on the net before I went to him. He laughed when I told him I goolged him and then he did it to find out what was there.
I do feel odd that I don't know more about my T but for a different reason that seems to be the normal. I was single for several years after the death of my husband and I am very careful about my thought life. When my T told me I should take him with me when I leave his office I blurted out "how can I when I don't even know your wife's name"...He showed a bit of shock on his face! But to protect myself from unhealthy thoughts I tend to picture "off limit" men with their spouses...I know probably a bit odd but it works for me.
I am trying to work though all of that with him and I seem to be doing ok...but for me a bit of disclosure would feel safer.
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