As she tells her therapist about all of her affairs to deal with the abuse in her marriage, Gail's therapist tells her that she realizes people must do what they feel is necessary to gain control of their lives and understands Gail's feelings of guilt over what she has done. However, she tells Gail that sleeping with others will not get at the real sense of helplessness she feels about being trapped in this abusive relationship. Gail's therapist is demonstrating:

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The therapist is showing empathic understanding by acknowledging Gail's feelings and situation, and unconditional positive regard by accepting Gail without judgment.

As She Tells Her Therapist About All of Her Affairs