I look forward to speaking with you – you might want to share a copy of our previous E exchange with his therapist when they’re well started & bonded.Â
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  It seems to me that given competence, therapy is most likely relieving when strong emotional  connection/therapeutic bond/”rapport trance” develops, the sooner the better.  Some therapists approach problems systematically with another evidence based treatment, “Interpersonal Therapy”.  Without the leverage of really enjoying each other’s company, therapy seems to me rarely cost effective, whatever the formal approach.   Dr BobÂ
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