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1 Client: If what you say is true, I’m a real jerk. What chance do I have to be happy if I run away every time I get close to someone else?

Clarifying

1 Counselor/Therapist: You say you want to be happy. What does “happy” mean to you?

2 Client: (long pause) I would be happy if I could let someone care for me, get to know me, want to spend time with me, and allow me to just be me and stop pretending.

Perception Checking

1 Counselor/Therapist: Let me see if I’m understanding you. Your view of happiness is having someone who cares enough about you to spend time with you and to allow you to be yourself. Am I correct?