Re: Frustrated Therapist

It sounds to me as if that maybe more about the therapist's need rather then the client's need.

I agree with David Rent, and actually it sounds to me as if the therapist is very needy and really "needs" the client to open up, not for the client's best interest, but for a selfish self interest of the psychotherapist.

I suggest to the original therapist that you examine your own feelings before and instead of trying to satisfy your own emotional needs by getting the client to answer your questions and instead of trying to extract something from the client for your own emotional benefit, that you do what is best for the client, not yourself. And remember, the fact that the therapist is frustrated is of no concern, the clients feelings are what are important, not the therapists feelings.

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