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Can you send your therapist pictures?
Some people don’t feel comfortable sharing photos of others, and you don’t have to. It’s against the rules for a therapist to talk about any client (under most circumstances), so they are ethically bound to not divulge anything about you to people in the photos.
When a Person in Therapy Sends a Friend Request There’s no ethics code that explicitly forbids accepting such a request, but guidelines from the American Psychological Association and experts in mental health ethics recommend against having clients as Facebook friends.
Is it weird to want to be friends with your therapist?
Client-therapist friendships can be unethical, according to codes of ethics from many bodies that govern therapists, including the American Psychological Association [APA]. By becoming friends with a client, a therapist can risk disciplinary action from governing bodies or losing licensure.
Do you know what to say to your therapist before you talk?
We might even know what you’re going to say before you say it.” You don’t need to watch your words around your therapist, but for your own benefit, try to stick to the truth. “A good therapist will help you out of the cliched patterns of thinking and speaking and lead you to a more nuanced truth,” Brittle added.
Should therapists allow clients to ask personal questions?
On the one hand is the question of whether or not clients should ask personal questions and whether or not their therapists should answer them. The traditional Freudian answer to that question is that clients can ask, but therapists should not answer.
Should you treat your therapist like a friend?
“When you treat your therapist like your friend, you are less likely to invite or expect authentic interaction.” He added: “The most effective interaction you’ll have with your therapist is when you can share your most naked truth with them ― things you wouldn’t even share with your closest friend.” 3.
Do you have to convince your therapist to do the right thing?
You don’t have to convince them that you’re a stand-up person who always does the right thing. You hired your therapist to help you address some things about yourself and your relationships: When you’re in their office, let them do their job. “Try to see them as an employee to some extent,” Brittle said.