The touching seems unusual...Idk about whether it's allowable or not, I'll have to ask. I can see how for some people, it might just be in who they are to touch someone's hand to comfort them, but they should be aware of your comfort level.
Sharing about an abusive husband seems like a strange way to try to connect with a client. Seems like at least a small red flag to me.
Offering you a ride home is definitely not appropriate.
I'm not saying you should drop.her as a therapist, but it is something to be aware of in making your decision whether to continue or not. I know it can be hard to find a therapist you feel comfortable with.
I asked my brother, who trained in counselling. This is what he sent back:
"Yeah for session 2, that's weird. She might just be really friendly, but she's not establishing boundaries and that's gonna be a problem.
The hand holding and offering a ride might be okay in certain contexts and well into the relationship, but that's bad. And sharing about your abusive husband is never okay."
No one can make the choice for you, just giving you info.
Is my therapist crossing boundaries?
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The touching seems unusual...Idk about whether it's allowable or not, I'll have to ask. I can see how for some people, it might just be in who they are to touch someone's hand to comfort them, but they should be aware of your comfort level.
Sharing about an abusive husband seems like a strange way to try to connect with a client. Seems like at least a small red flag to me.
Offering you a ride home is definitely not appropriate.
I'm not saying you should drop.her as a therapist, but it is something to be aware of in making your decision whether to continue or not. I know it can be hard to find a therapist you feel comfortable with.
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I asked my brother, who trained in counselling. This is what he sent back:
"Yeah for session 2, that's weird. She might just be really friendly, but she's not establishing boundaries and that's gonna be a problem.
The hand holding and offering a ride might be okay in certain contexts and well into the relationship, but that's bad. And sharing about your abusive husband is never okay."
No one can make the choice for you, just giving you info.
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What kind of counseling is he trained in? Do you know?
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Not sure, I'd have to ask him.