Having listened to people for a long time, I believe many of us should be thankful not to be shot.
Above all, the clinician must not shake what little faith the patient has in himself.
An argument can be made that relationship building is the treatment.
The first goal is for the clinician to find the patient, and the patient to find the clinician, as both are required for a real alliance.
Of course they fought as lovers must do to find a liveable space.
Many patients cannot hear until they feel heard.