Posted by Bent on October 21, 2004, at 12:18:48
In reply to Re: Want to ask for a hug » Bent, posted by LittleGirlLost on October 21, 2004, at 9:00:56
LGL-
Don’t apologize for going on – I am glad to know others have similar feelings! The more I think about it, I think I might ask her what her stand is in general with this type of contact. I know what you mean by feeling stupid and embarrassed. I don’t know how or if I can do it but I think I should. I understand that even if I did flat out ask her and she said no, it would not be a personal rejection, but it would feel like it in a way. The logical adult side of me can understand why some therapists would rather not encourage physical contact. Asking about how she feels about it in general might be a safer way to start out. I think I am gonna try to bring it up next week…maybe. :)If you don’t mind my asking, did you have good experience with the T you had for 9 years? I feel that I am slowing moving in the direction of termination with my T and it’s really scaring me. I just don’t want to be without her but we have really come very far in the two years we’ve worked together. I just don’t know how to break this attachment.
Thanks for the encouragement!
poster:Bent
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