Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!

I do disagree with you Monica on your strong views re hugging and holding. I believe there is an appropriate time and place for it within a therapy session. The therapist must have clear boundaries and share those with the client. Asking the client's permission is a good idea and clearly letting the client know that he/she has the right to say no and that the therapist won't be offended are both important.

Therapy is really an intimate relationship and that cannot be denied. There should never be sexual touching, a hug does not have to be a sexual indicator, nor does holding, touching someone on the shoulder. Many people can benefit from learning that a hug, a hold, a touch can just be that and not be a statement of sexual interest or a demand for something sexual.

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Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by MOnica, 12/14/01 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by a client, 12/15/01 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by MOnica, 12/15/01 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by , 01/03/02 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by Monica, 03/14/02 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by Monica, 03/14/02 Re:Transference and the Whole Therapy Relationship!!!, by Mariel, 04/02/02

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