Posted by Deneb on September 17, 2005, at 20:44:13
In reply to Re: Do you think I scared Dr. Bob away? » Deneb, posted by Sarah T. on September 17, 2005, at 19:40:13
> Hi Deneb,
>
> I don't think you scared Dr. Bob away. I'm sorry to say, I don't think you have that kind of power, although a part of you might wish you did.Does this mean that I cannot upset him very much?
> I think the feelings and thoughts you have about him are common for people to have towards their psychiatrists/therapists/psychoanalysts. Those feelings are part of what is known as transference.Transference?! I just did a small search on that term...it does kind of sound like what happens to me doesn't it? Is my transference severe? Yikes, I don't know how to control it. I just thought it was projection or something like that because I thought that transference only applied to the client-therapist relationship, but then I found out that it happens all the time between all sorts of people. I guess it doesn't help that Dr. Bob doesn't interact much with us. Yikes! I hope he doesnt think I'm crazy or anything...he probably does now. Or is that more transference??? Eeeek, I'm a little confused.
>Transference is very helpful in the right setting (i.e., in therapy). Transference is the crux of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I think it would be really good if you could find an excellent therapist to help you through some of these feelings.
I somehow don't think my transference has anything to do with my childhood or anything like that! I don't really believe in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It sounds too strange for me.
> How is school coming along?
I need to study! I've spent way too much time here today. I study well at the university library, maybe I should go there tomorrow instead of staying at home. I get so little done at home!
Deneb
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