Posted by daisym on November 30, 2005, at 20:23:50
In reply to Poster's remorse again, posted by Dinah on November 30, 2005, at 9:49:10
I'm really glad you wrote what you did, Dinah. I have at times felt defensive because people have implied that my therapist is too soft, or too available to me and yet I always think, "but that is what works for me." I would have run from therapy a long time ago if he wasn't who he is. And I think that is also why I didn't click with a woman, even with my issues. I wait for them to be hyper-critical and/or have huge expectations of strength and progress (my mother).
I like the idea of "fit" - not that I think there is only one therapist who can ever fill that role. But as far as style and technique, I do think we all respond differently. I guess that is why so many different kinds of people are attracted to the field. Thank Goodness.
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