...[An]  open encounter is directly contrary to much of the orientation of psychotherapy in the past. We [therapists] have been trained not to meet the patient openly and fully, but rather to hide behind our professional masks, observing and reacting to the patient instead of interacting with him. But without such interaction the patient will never be convinced that the therapist does truly care, does have faith. And unless the patient is convinced of this, he will not be willing to begin the encounter with himself that alone can mobilize his will to live.”

Lawrence LeShan
You Can Fight for Your Life

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