Posted by Dinah on November 8, 2008, at 21:03:31
In reply to Re: My T makes an inappropriate joke... » Dinah, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 8, 2008, at 14:38:06
That doesn't negate the possibility that he might tend to prop defenses, in the interest of functioning. Which is fine, if both of you realize it and accept it. My therapist does it himself sometimes, and depending on what I need at the moment, I might let him.
What concerned me was the fact that you said that you wished you could find the feelings in session rather than after. Admittedly, time bomb reactions are common. But if you're feeling unable to access those things in session, it might bear considering whether his intellectual banter and humor contributes to that inability.
I've noticed it in various therapists, as described by Babblers, and I'm never sure if it's a good thing to point out or not. :) After all, they're the professionals and there is some part of me that thinks they just might know what ant hills to leave unpoked.
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