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Posted by Cass on June 11, 2000, at 22:41:34
Hi Everyone,
After feeling completely high and giddy about my pdoc, I think my feelings are leveling out a little. Awhile back while in session, I was looking away from him and being wrapped up in explaining some problem (I can't remember what it was), and when I gazed back at him again I saw him looking at me in a very tender, affectionate way. I melted emotionally. It was a turning point for me because somehow the emotions I sensed in him were contagious. Ever since then it has been easier for me to be tender with myself and to understand and accept myself. I looked at his face and realized that I could be feeling those emotions toward myself. So I think when he made the comment about me being sexy, my feeling towards him deepened, and I just soared out into the cosmos. I appreciate all the feedback everyone gave me. I have not seen him again since I last posted, but I have an appointment with him this week, and I intend to discuss all these issues with him. Thanks again.
Fondly,
Cass
Posted by JohnL on June 12, 2000, at 5:29:48
In reply to Feeling more level headed about my pdoc, posted by Cass on June 11, 2000, at 22:41:34
While I was flipping radio stations in my car last week, I stumbled onto the Dr Laura show. She was talking to someone in almost the exact same situation. Apparently she says this kind of thing is common and not unusual. She also said it is important to bring it out in the open and talk about, because otherwise it gets in the way of therapy. I don't know much about. That' just what I heard on the radio.
JohnL
Posted by harry b. on June 12, 2000, at 10:23:25
In reply to Feeling more level headed about my pdoc, posted by Cass on June 11, 2000, at 22:41:34
Good, Cass-I think your sessions will be more productive
this way.hb
Posted by allisonm on June 13, 2000, at 20:15:24
In reply to Feeling more level headed about my pdoc, posted by Cass on June 11, 2000, at 22:41:34
Cass,
I'm reading a book now that says that the transference IS the therapy... Yikes! I hadn't thought about it that way.I thought it was something that had to be dealt with, suppressed, whatever, so it no longer was in the way. This book says it isn't a byproduct, it's the work itself.
Good luck this week.
allison
Posted by Cindy W on June 13, 2000, at 21:50:15
In reply to Re: Feeling more level headed about my pdoc, posted by allisonm on June 13, 2000, at 20:15:24
> Cass,
> I'm reading a book now that says that the transference IS the therapy... Yikes! I hadn't thought about it that way.
>
> I thought it was something that had to be dealt with, suppressed, whatever, so it no longer was in the way. This book says it isn't a byproduct, it's the work itself.
>
> Good luck this week.
>
> allison
Allison, I don't think now days most therapists think the transference is the therapy, but for a lot of us, it's definitely there. (I'm still in love with my pdoc!)--Cindy W
Posted by allisonm on June 14, 2000, at 20:29:47
In reply to Re: Feeling more level headed about my pdoc, posted by Cindy W on June 13, 2000, at 21:50:15
Thanks Cindy,
Sorry. I was in a hurry and didn't phrase it well or correctly. The book, by Michael Kahn, is saying transference is part of the relationship and the relationship is the therapy because the relationship becomes a controlled microcosm that mirrors a client's world and where he/she is likely to replay all of his/her situations/habits/tendencies from life. And that was something I had never considered. My therapist has always felt like an outside observer to me. Or maybe I'm not seeing what's happening. Or maybe paranoia is simply setting in and I just need to go and put the laundry in the dryer so I'll have something to wear to work tomorrow.
Best wishes.
Allison
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