When a counlser hugs you?!
Question: In February I saw this (female) counselor once at my school because she wanted to talk to me about my depression, and thoughts of suicide. Then she asked my if I wanted a hug. I think its because she sensed the conversation was making me sad. (yea I said sure) When a counselor does that does that mean they are just trying to be comforting? I know this may sound like a stupid question, I just kind of want to know why she did that.
btw don't worry I am on medicine for depprsion, and don't say she is not a profesnial,,she is a psychologist hired by the school from the mental health department
and if it matters I just turned 14, and in the 8th grade
Answers: In February I saw this (female) counselor once at my school because she wanted to talk to me about my depression, and thoughts of suicide. Then she asked my if I wanted a hug. I think its because she sensed the conversation was making me sad. (yea I said sure) When a counselor does that does that mean they are just trying to be comforting? I know this may sound like a stupid question, I just kind of want to know why she did that.
btw don't worry I am on medicine for depprsion, and don't say she is not a profesnial,,she is a psychologist hired by the school from the mental health department
and if it matters I just turned 14, and in the 8th grade
dont think too much. Accept her help.
i wldnt think much about it
especially if she asked u
she was just being comforting :)
When a therapist or counselor hugs you it is to be supportive or comforting. I, personally, do not think it is wise most of the time. People need space and boundaries and hugging someone could inadvertently cross those boundaries. I am sure she is a professional who meant well.
It's fine - think of it as more of an embellished handshake.
I would say yes she was trying to confort you. Sometimes more can be expressed through physical touch than words, especially when we are in a state of emotional distress. Recently my teacher hugged me, but I knew instantly it was because she wanted to make me feel less distressed, it felt weird at first because I was not use to that, but It calmed me down enough to talk about what was causing me distress.
BTW- you did not ask a stupid question, it was a question I often considered before I learnt to allow myself to be comforted.
I think she was just trying to be comforting, especially since she asked.
However, in my opinion, if it had a male counselor, I think that would have been a bit inappropriate.