Posted by antigua3 on June 18, 2009, at 7:56:49
In reply to Re: Psychoanalysis question » antigua3, posted by Annierose on June 17, 2009, at 17:15:04
Thanks for posting. It sounds like you have found a T who really understands you.
I'll post more below, OK? My T is psychodynamic and my life is an open book with her. And, as she will admit, she has a different opinion about boundaries, that she thinks at times they can be hurtful to the patient's healing, rather than helpful. Patient specific, I'm sure. As a result,I know a lot about her and her life, but not more than I want to know. I guess what I mean is that I feel free to talk about anything and to ask her anything I want. It's just very close, and maybe that's part of what makes it more difficult with my pdoc. I want to know nothing about him outside that room, about his real life, partially because it would be so painful, so I really respect him for having those boundaries. But I do think that what goes on in the room is fair game, that I should be able to get answers.
To be fair, when I asked him about what it means when he doesn't respond to my questions about our relationship, he replied, "It means I'm listening."
again, thanks,
antigua
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