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But this was my problem, not Betty’s. It was time, after twenty-five years of practice, for me to change. Betty represented the ultimate countertransference challenge – and for that very reason, I offered then and there to be her therapist.
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I think this is they key paragraph.
Yalom accepts the challenge to confront and overcome his prejudices.
Having said that, it is a pretty disgusting prejudice and I'm not surprised that you are upset.
Also, I can hardly respect a T who takes 25 years to recognise this as a problem. Aren't they supposed to complete their own personal growth before they start on others?
