[quote=RTerroni;3511044

.... I would definitely like to spend more than just a few minutes discussing things such as what are favorite types of motor racing are (since there are quite a few represented at the event) and who are favorite drivers in them are among other things... I even think that setting up a tentative meeting spot is also acceptable (i.e. at 1PM on Saturday I will be over at the food concession area if you want to meet there to discuss the trade show) however neither of us would fully commit to being there at that time nor would we give out any personal numbers so if one of us was to not show up than you just move on. In other words at a social (or as I have said before semi-public) event like this I still think that a line between Therapist and Client exists however the line is lighter than it would be had we met at some place like the Supermarket.[/quote]

In that scenario, your therapist would be consulting with you for free if they agreed to meet you at a set time at a social event. That won't happen. They don't do dual-relationships- i.e. no friendships, even casual ones. Their time with you is basically paid time, time spent on the things that pain you and fixing them. They can't and won't ethically and legally in some places really engage in random other meetings unless they're lacking in professional standards.