Hi Dan and group,
I've been fascinated, and a bit overwhelmed, by the recent conversational
activity. I would like to respond to your recent posting:
"My intention is that her encounter with me is experienced as positive for
both of us. I do
my utmost to ease her anxiety in a way that she can hold long term. I also
have an intention not to enter into a therapeutic relationship, to give her
everything available from me in this one session."
I am moved to respond and second your approach in working with this woman.
Agreed, this is not the way that we have been trained to do the FC work. As
therapists, however, I believe that keeping our clients safe is our first
responsibility. It is also our responsibility to titrate (or pendulate as
Stephen
Levine might say) in order to gradually release the trauma. This may occur in
one
encounter or over multiple sessions.
I do disagree with you, however, in saying you are not entering into a
therapeutic relationship. In my opinion, as soon as you agree to accept her
as a
client, the therapeutic relationship has begun!
All the best,
Annie
Annie Block Pearl, M.S.
Integrative Therapy
Systemic, Structural and Family Constellations
Ordained Interfaith Minister
www.annieblockpearl.com
212.586.2100
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