ABSTRACT
Like the wise men describing an elephant, we all see the world through our own unique perspective. What we perceive when we encounter the elephant depends on where we're standing in the room, who we're standing with, and where the room itself is located. We see through the eyes of our ancestors, our culture, our race, religion, economic status, families, and teachers. And we, in turn, are seen by others through their unique lenses. The depth and complexity of our development—who we are, how we think, our perceptions of the world and one another—make each encounter with another person a unique and singular journey. The more we can understand our own personal journey, the more we can begin to appreciate and grasp the depth of another's experience. This seems intrinsic to the work of a therapist.
