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Dr. Balis:
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Hello, Dr. Balis speaking.
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Ms. Birch:
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Doctor. I'm so glad to reach you in person.
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Dr. Balis:
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Phylis?
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Ms. Birch:
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Oh yes. I'm sorry.
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Dr. Balis:
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You didn't make it in last Monday or last Tuesday. I'm worried about you. How are you?
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Ms. Birch:
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I'm as well as can be expected.
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Dr. Balis:
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What does that mean?
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Ms. Birch:
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I ran into some trouble last Thursday that I'm still dealing with. I know I've been rather unreliable lately, but could you please see me soon? Maybe our usual time today? I know it's last minute.
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Dr. Balis:
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Will you come if I agree?
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Ms. Birch:
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I will.
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Dr. Balis:
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Very well, today at noon it is. I'd like to speak with you as well. I must tell you that I'm greatly concerned about you.
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Ms. Birch:
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Actually you are right to be. But don't be alarmed. I have gotten something of a grip on myself, kind of.
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Dr. Balis:
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You're calling from a pay phone? Can you speak freely? Where are you?
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Ms. Birch:
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Well I'm at a coffee shop so I guess I could, but I would rather just see you.
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Dr. Balis:
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That's fine. Save the details for when we meet.
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Ms. Birch:
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Okay. Thanks Dr. Balis. You're the best.
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Dr. Balis:
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Anytime. You know I'm here for you, Phylis.
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Ms. Birch:
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I know.
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Dr. Balis:
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Bye Phylis. I'll see you at noon.
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Ms. Birch:
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Bye.
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Doctor Balis' Notes on this Telephone Call
Transcripts of Phylis Birch's Therapy Sessions
