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Posted by DisTraught on April 3, 2007, at 8:42:33
Hi. I saw my T the other day and I've been smiling ever since. I don't think it had anything to do with what he said, more with what he did: I used his board, almost as if I were in a classroom, to illustrate a few points. Afterwards he got up and took over the board too, even though what he had to say didn't need to go on a board. I felt tremendous satisfaction, and I think there has to be something deeply, symbolically gratifying in the way he too used the board. Anyone up for interpretation? Is it about building rapport?
Penny
Posted by Dinah on April 3, 2007, at 12:34:36
In reply to Psych major, anyone?, posted by DisTraught on April 3, 2007, at 8:42:33
I don't have any psychological theories about it, but I do see why it would be gratifying and build connection. I get the same feeling when my therapist uses something I've said in another context. It shows respect and appreciation, I think.
Posted by gazo on April 3, 2007, at 17:13:23
In reply to Re: Psych major, anyone? » DisTraught, posted by Dinah on April 3, 2007, at 12:34:36
i was delighted when my T said he wanted to "lift" an expression i used to describe psychology. i was frustrated that many of the schools of thought dissected human psychology into small, somewhat meaningless parts and removed the humanity from it. i said "..it's like trying find out what cake tastes like by eating flour, raw eggs and sugar."
He thought that was pretty funny, and accurate in a lot of ways.
i am very happy you are getting a sense of bonding Penny.
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