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00:00 Safety in therapy

03:30 Boundaries in therapy

09:41 Is it ok to ask for physical touch in therapy?

40:15 Recognizing and accepting your needs

1:08:42 Is it ok to go to therapy without a goal?

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February 21, 2024

The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

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Anonymous

This is a Bobcast. Like a Rebeccasode. 💜💜💜

Anonymous

I had a pretty strong reaction to this as a person who tends to feel a lot of transference. I think a no-touching bright line is a better approach. Even if the therapist is sure that the touch on their part is “parent-like” it may not be received that way. The costs are potentially higher than the therepeutic benefits. As for kids - yes, little kids are huggy and benefit from rough-housing sometimes. But I truly do not want any adult who is not me or a relative actually cuddling my older child or engaged in any sort of regular or extended touching. (Obviously this is OK for babies/toddlers and caregivers!) Again even though the therapist, coach or teacher may know they are safe, the parent and child have no real way to objectively distinguish predators & grooming behavior. At the end of the day, I’ve had excellent therapy with wonderful & caring therapists (as has my child) and never needed them to touch me. Seems like the limit is prudent.

Anonymous

Also I apologize for my first comment being critical! Long time listener, love the show.