You supported John McCain in the last election in 2008. You have McCain-Palin buttons all over your office and have some right-wing literature displayed prominently on your bookshelf. When clients first see this display, their likely response is:

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When decorating offices or personal areas, it is important to keep in mind that people will often be influenced by what someone, particularly a therapist, puts in their office or refers to on a regular basis. People begin to understand that their therapist thinks a certain way and may begin to develop thoughts that lean that way in order to seek approval. While a drastic example, for clients with a personality disorder, it may not be uncommon.

You Supported John McCain in the Last Election in 2008