[Ailist] Shine a little light on me- The Importance of relationship

[Mike Sands]

I have seen (and heard) a number of references to the idea that the most therapeutic component of coaching/counseling/therapy is an admiring relationship between the partners.  

I believe Carl Rogers was one of the early people to highlight the importance of this relationship.

Do any of you know of any quotes  - include those you might have created - that conveys this idea, or that mentions it?

I am giving a workshop on conversations that  seed, encourage and cultivate such relationships - so any quotes might be quite useful in opening the idea that the skills are generative and  can be mastered - and that it can be very mutually rewarding

 I believe that an important reason that AI works so well is that the Discovery Conversation dynamically seeks out stories that elevate the partners esteem and so fosters such a fertile relationship.  

Appreciatively

Mike