Grace: Hey, Ryan.
Ryan: (Nods.)
Grace: Tell me something about your family.
Ryan:
Grace: It's okay if you don't want to talk about them. Honey, I'm not going to force you, okay? I just—
Ryan: I—I feel l—like the—y d—on't l—love me.
Grace: (In shock.)
Ryan: (In shock.)
Grace: You talked.
Ryan: (Nods, still in shock.)
Grace: Your voice sounds raspy. How long has it been since you last talked?
Ryan: (Holds up two fingers.)
Grace: Two years?
Ryan: (Nods.)
Grace: Your family loves you, Ryan. They really do.
☆☆☆
[ SESSION NOTES ]
Time: 2:40 PM
Patient: Ryan Higgins
Reason: Depression
Improvements: Talked
Comments: Learn more about family
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Short StoryA series of constant visits to a young therapist who tries to help a depressed boy. [ 2016 ]
