Posted by gardenergirl on January 1, 2005, at 20:48:53
In reply to the pattern » Dinah, posted by Aphrodite on January 1, 2005, at 7:48:48
> I think the truth is that he is an intensely emotional person and since I am more reserved, I think what is "normal" from him comes across to me as a severe reaction to what I am saying or doing. I just need to accept him a little more and trust that he takes care of himself. Easier said than done!
This is interesting. I once found myself getting teary-eyed at a client's account of her mother's death. The client has not been able to cry about it, and felt bad for making me "feel bad." I told her at the time that she may see me tear up or get emotional at times, but that is my own reaction, and she didn't need to protect me from it.
It's hard though, and I imagine a bit awkward, when there is a difference in emotional expression between the T and the client. I'm just such a crier. I rarely do cry in front of clients, but there are times when I am truly moved and it just is there. I suppose I can rationalize it as good modelling? :)
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