Gary Direnfeld

Playback tape, because what you just told me, honestly, David, was so lovely.

To let her know that you have pined over not having her in your corner, knowing of your successes that in part you attribute to her.

That's what you put in your email and say, I just thought you should know the impact that you've had on my life and how helpful it's been.

Yeah.

That...

We as therapists, I receive those emails from time to time.

They're golden.

You know, a good therapist, sure, we need to earn a living, but typically we do this for that kind of feedback, for that kind of outcome.

So to share that information, that is a wonderful gift that you can provide your therapist.

Yeah.

Well, you know, we as therapists also have to have our boundaries, right?

And, you know, a person pleading with you doesn't mean your decision is wrong.

It just means they're scared.

And look, David, the people we work with often are quite vulnerable, often are quite afraid, and they find safety and security in the relationship with the therapist.

They may never gain the, we use the term, ego strengths to manage in life without taking some degree of risk.

To let go, to cut the ties to some of those supports, to see that truly they can stand on their own.

So even against the backdrop of a patient saying, nay, please don't,

It may be a very caring and therapeutic experience for the client, for the therapist to follow through.

I think you have the skills.

I get that you like me.