Posted by emilyp on January 18, 2010, at 19:43:39
In reply to Re: Confused by therapist, posted by rnny on January 18, 2010, at 14:47:30
At the same time, one of the goals of therapy is to learn how feel comfortable in relationships and how to manage them. While I agree that a therapist should not talk solely about his/her issues, when he shares, it could be a way to strengthen your relationship. Therapy is a two-way relationship - just like relationships on the outside. Skills you learn in therapy regarding your relationship with your therapist should be transferable to relationships on the outside. While you should feel that you are "getting value" for the session, don't confuse talking with value. That is, developing a stronger relationship can be just as, if not more, valuable.
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