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I, too, enjoyed the article and very much agreed with it. I know the quality of my relationship with my T is extremely important to me and very healing. Yesterday, we had a fairly light session in which we talked about writing and the artistic temperament (my favorite subjects). There was discloser on both sides, and I left the session feeling warmly connected. I also left wondering if my T felt he was going a bit over the line, because at one point he very abruptly brought the conversation around to therapy goals. But I don't know what I'd do without these intimate, connecting sessions; they seem to open up so much for me and empower me to push on.

My T is pretty open about the positive (and dare I say flattering) perception he has of me, but touch is something he absolutely will not entertain in my case. He says in light of the horrific experiences I've had with men, and given that he's close in age to my father (my abuser), it would be cruel and even sadistic for him to touch me physically in just about any way. I don't know that I totally agree with him (I think safe, appropriate touch could be very healing), but he has done a lot to make me feel safe, so I'm trusting his judgment for the present. It can still be a bit of a raw spot for me though. I think if I ever saw him hug or touch another client, I would fall to pieces.
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