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123. Catching Feelings (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)

Very Bad Therapy

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The Role of Therapists in Therapy

If you start thinking, oh man, I wish this person wasn't my client. Maybe when they're not my client anymore, maybe X, Y, Z, that is like the biggest red flag to stop and maybe seek some outside consultation. The simple fact of liking somebody or wishing I could have a different kind of relationship with them, that's not in and of itself a problem. It becomes an issue when it's interfering with therapy. Clients will sometimes idealize us as the perfect romantic partner because look at us listening and being very concerned about their experience.

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