As a psychologist, my first job was working in a small clinic. One of my patients was a pleasant woman who needed emotional support because of some recurring health problems. After six months of treating her, I was really impressed with my work. In one session, my patient was reviewing her career and personal accomplishments over the last 50 years as a way to boost her self-esteem. Suddenly she paused and looked at me. “Honey,” she asked sweetly, “what was it again that you do for a living?”
我的第一个心理医生的工作是在一个小诊所里。我的一个病人是一个可爱的女人。她由于反复生病需要一些情绪上的支持。我给她治疗了六个月,我对自己的工作很有成就感。在一次治疗中,为了提升她的自尊,让她回忆50年来她的职业和个人成就。突然,她停住了,看着我,甜甜地问:“亲爱的,你再说一遍,你是靠什么谋生的?”