Naamah D. Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 So I'm starting with a new therepist. My last therepist, as you may or may not know, judged me heavily on all of my interest. I'm into "alternative" clothes. So question is what do I wear? My old therepist some conservative you know what. It's not like I'm going in in my dog collars and Tripp pants. Should I wear what I usually wear? Or put on a "mask" of girly girl clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxen Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 You should wear whatever you want - your therapist is there to help you emotionally not judge you for the clothes you wear (or in any way, as a matter of fact!). If they do then they're really not doing their job properly; congrats on the switch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaraquanEyrie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 A therepist should never judge you they should be there to listen to you and to offer advice, If they do judge you then it is unlikely that they are the right theripist for you. I agree with Saxan wear what you want :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nataluna Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 i agree with the above and also clothes do give us a layer of identity as well, you should wear what you feel comfortable with, clothes do give a really limited introspective into our emotional state, but if you are concealing things from the new therapist, it decreases the extent of the level of "trust" you have also with them. if they are better, they will be there for you, not to criticise or adversely judge you. i wish you luck with them :) hope it all goes smoothly and that you achieve all the outcomes you aim for :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitteryCupcake Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Just wanted to chime in and agree with what everyone else has said. If your therapist is going to help you, she or he needs to get to know the real you! I'm glad you're getting a new one, and I'm sorry to hear that your last one judged you. Best of luck dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeaselessRaine Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm also agreeing with everyone else. Your therapist shouldn't judge you on the clothes you wear, what you sound like, or anything that is superficial. What they're supposed to be doing is helping what's on the inside. Your clothes just express who you are. No need to change them~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorse Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I agree with everyone else! It's a shame that your last therapist judged you on something as superficial as clothing, I'm glad to hear you're getting a new one. I say you should wear what ever you like best/what ever you're most comfortable in. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naamah D. Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I accidently wore something that may be deemed "girly" because an incident happened earlier where I felt the need to strip myself of my idenity. Next time I'l wear my normal clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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