Posted by 10derHeart on March 31, 2006, at 15:12:14
In reply to Re: Heretical thought, posted by Veracity on March 31, 2006, at 8:21:28
> Has anyone read the book, _One Child_, by Torey Hayden?
Yes! Loved it. She is a great writer. Here's the link:
>>It deals with this same issue (better to have loved and lost...) only between a teacher and student rather than therapist and client. It's really, really good (I recommend all of Hayden's books).<<
Yup. Yup.
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> My opinion is that pain is life and if therapy weren't inherently painful, we wouldn't learn anything worthwhile.That is my opinion, too. The amount of pain from the longings, fears and attachments is really the flip side of the incredible warmth and comfort I get from the acceptance, caring and commitment to *me* as a unique and special person. Though I have my moments of, "I can't stand this...." it's worth it to me just to have the relationship be as intimate as it is. I crave that and need it like a thirsty person in a desert. I find I can relive the moments of intense connection, a handshake, a caring look, those "just right" words - over and over, and it helps so much.
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