Posted by happykat on January 1, 2007, at 20:49:56
In reply to transference? i think so...., posted by youngaddict on December 30, 2006, at 23:12:38
Hi!
I'm also relatively new here. I found babble right before Thanksgiving in the midst of a total transference crisis. I've gotten alot of good advice from this site. People here really do understand what you are going through and are very supportive.
Long story short, I also ordered "In Session" which BTW was a lifesaver for me. I too want my therapist to be my mother or as your therapist friend said, 'I wish my mother were more like my therapist'.
I bit the bullet and talked to my therapist about my transference feelings a few weeks back and was fortunate that my therapist completely understood what I was going through and has been very supportive. I also found that by discussing it with her that my feelings don't seem as overwhelming.
"In Session" really helped me put words to my feelings and to help me understand where those feelings are really coming from. For me its been an amazing experience. It's strengthened my bond with my therapist and helped me correlate my past experiences with whats going on in my life now.
That being said, I would definitely read up on transference before you make a decision about whether or not to discuss it with your therapist. Apparently some are more responsive than others when it comes to this topic. Lott's book and this site should help you to realize that you are most definitely not alone.
I wish you the best of luck and hope things go well for you.
Regards,
happykat :)
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