Posted by Dinah on November 11, 2011, at 22:38:21
In reply to Re: Need Advice *****Likely Trigger*****)Everyone, posted by TherapyGirl on November 11, 2011, at 13:03:52
How long have you been seeing this one? Isn't it a different one than the first Not-My-Therapist you saw?
If there isn't a strong connection, I can understand wanting to just walk away. But I think I'd be interested in hearing her thinking. And even more interested in hearing who she was thinking of reporting it to, and how the conversation would go. As your friend pointed out, it was rather general.
I think I'd really like to know exactly how she thought this could be reported, why she felt as if she was legally compelled to report, and whether she was trying to pressure you into doing what she thought you should do, as opposed to talking to you about it and perhaps framing it as concern for you.
If she was pressuring me, I think I'd be even more angry than if she was making a legitimate threat to inform the authorities to talk to me - or would it have been your employer?
If you do feel more connection to her than I am assuming, it might be worthwhile to try to salvage it. Everyone screws up. Even your Real Therapist. If she offers enough in other ways, would it be possible to refuse to talk about certain issues with her because she's lost your trust in those areas? Of course, if her intent was to pressure you, the loss of trust might be wider than simply work issues.
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