Well I spoke to the new OT today over the phone and told her the support worker thinks I should tell you: I had romantic feelings about the old OT even though I don't find her attractive. She said it is ok, it is because of the nature of the work. I said I have found myself being attached to some of the practitioners I have worked with especially if they have been helpful. How can I stop this from happening again? She replied what have you found has helped in the past? It doesn't really answer the question.... there was no mention of transference. But I mentioned it. Maybe the new OT doesn't know how to help me with transference issues... I have done a lot of reading and have come to the conclusion that my parents did not give me the love, attention, support I needed growing up and the old OT noticed small things about me and would compliment me about what I was wearing on several occasions. I was looking for validation and acceptance and the OT gave me that. She was generous with her time and made me feel worthy and special and never said anything to hurt me. And so I got hooked on that. I do not know how to stop myself from getting attached in the future. If the new OT is as good as the old OT then it's possible I might get attached. The new OT said the old OT was very good at her job and that she enjoyed spending time with me
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