It was scary to depend. And defenses tell us how they coped with that danger. Our task is to figure out what that fear is (transference) so we can help the patient have a new relationship with you rather than relive a scary relationship from the past.” -Jon Frederickson

I gradually realized that what each of my supervisors was most concerned to pass on to me, was an orientation that corrected for the disadvantages of his own temperament.”

sociable person who joked about his hysterical and exhibitionistic tendencies, would go on at length about restraint, discipline, reserve, and the most judicious use of ‘parameters.’

Nancy McWilliams re: the therapist’s personality: “One of my mentors, a reserved and somewhat socially awkward man who described himself as schizoid, put considerable emphasis on being spontaneous, warm, real, alive, and flexible. The other, an affectionate, demonstrative

Oh thank you! Of course I don’t want it for EVERYONE just those special few 🤣 all or nothing, I see how it is Bluesky

Just came here to find you because I miss seeing you over there but I’m never here. Hi!

I have no idea. And I can’t even reply with a gif, I mean. 🤨

Wow! Maybe the saying should be “don’t read your hero’s Wikipedia page.” 😆

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