I agree...some of the lengths are far-fetched and reaching. But your T or PhD can only throw things out there based on their experience, training, school of thought, studies, research and what you have told them (and your Pdoc or MD). I didn't mind that my T told me that my parents sucked. They did. I also felt validated, and then was able to move on from focusing on NEEDING to be validated, to getting on with my life. Yah, I got all the "stuff" and from the outside it looked like a lovely life. Maybe. But we all knew differently.

All it takes is ONE person to believe in you to get you to the next step

(ps, spinach is still my favorite food)