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How does or would your therapist respond to expressing anger towards them?
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Curious, receptive and accepting of me and/or my anger.
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Have or could you tell your therapist you hate them?
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No, as
hate is a strong word and I do not feel thus. I did not even hate my T from hell.
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Is raising your voice in session acceptable?
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No. I am not one for yelling or screaming and most certainly would not appreciate, nor tolerate, a T behaving this way towards me either.
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Have you ever accused your therapist of hurting you? Or not caring? Or not being competent? Could you?
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Again, accusation is a strong, rather inflammatory, word. I have not
accused T but have told them that what they said was hurtful. This led to a fruitful discussion.
I believe in respectful communication from both parties. I don't condone screaming matches or disrespect. There is a way to convey information - both from T to me and vice versa - that is both respectful and kind. This is what is most effective for me.