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Re: affairs
Sean M. Benedict · 3/20/00 at 4:49 pm ET
The difference I see is this: If a client who is married and having an affair wished to continue seeing you, you would say they must decide on one relationship or the other first. At least, that's how I read your posts. To me, I would stay with the client as they struggled. I would stay with them if they wanted to keep both relationships. I would continue to ask about how this will work, how they feel about themselves doing this, etc. etc. I would confront their cognitive distortions, if any. I would warn them that, in my clinical experience, this always ends badly. But first and foremost, I would stay with them. Unconditional Positive Regard...the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship. And a downright beautiful thing. As always, this post is meant in the vein of professional exchange, not personal animosity. Your move!
Sean
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