What an awesome experience I had with him! I feel that I actually 'grew up' with him in the time I saw him. I had lots of childhood issues and I always felt 'stuck'. Commitments, self-esteem, making decisions, even finishing college (UCSD) seemed impossible. He's the first person I trusted - though I had to learn to trust me! Arne is the epitome of 'cool'! - from his appearance and his style, to his powerful presence and being (I think he's 'Hot' too! Can I say that?! - I don't want to embarrass him! - LOL! -)
But, much more seriously, it's that he 'gets it'. How many do? No one ever got me - not many friends, not family, not previous therapists (most all 'stiffs'). So at about 23 at the time, I didn't expect someone twice my age (46? 47?) to care, much less understand. I will always remember our first meeting - my whole life I couldn't understand myself - and he explained it all, and, had a plan! I thought, ""Where does he come from?!"" Arne 'Knows'. He cares. He is a teacher/My Best! He shares. He's funny. He's intense, but also very relaxed and laid-back. He doesn't seem to take himself too seriously, and not all self-important. He seems definitely to be a person first, who likes what he does!
Arne gave me my own wings! And they work! He encouraged me to try them out, and I discovered I could fly! In 2 years I became whole, independent, and 'grown-up'! I know me and love myself -- Thanks to Arne! I'll always be grateful to him and love him for it! (Is it obvious?! - LOL! -)
Sue S.
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