As a former psychoanalytical counsellor of many years in practice, I found this early part of the TT course very interesting, clearly based on some of the founding principles of psychoanalysis in creating a safe space to work with our clients (animals and humans alike!). Though the language framework is different, the ideas are the same. No deep psychological work, positive operant conditioning or cognitive learning can progress without a solid foundation of trust. I look forward to putting these techniques into practice with our Rommie rescue who arrives in late April.