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The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I’m concerned about spending time talking with you here while I barely have the time to finish my work these days.

How does it feel to tell me about this?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I’m concerned about spending time talking with you here while I barely have the time to finish my work these days.###Response:How does it feel to tell me about this?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I feel a bit embarrassed.

It feels embarrassing to tell me about your concerns?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I feel a bit embarrassed.###Response:It feels embarrassing to tell me about your concerns?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yes, because I know it is important that I do this work with you, or else I won’t get anything done in any parts of my life.

Your concerns seem to have shifted to your whole life now. Did you notice? It seems like one thought is leading you to the next. Is that what you are experiencing right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yes, because I know it is important that I do this work with you, or else I won’t get anything done in any parts of my life.###Response:Your concerns seem to have shifted to your whole life now. Did you notice? It seems like one thought is leading you to the next. Is that what you are experiencing right now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I have a lot on my mind, yes.

Does it feel like thoughts are racing? Or maybe like a lot of thoughts are there at the same time?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I have a lot on my mind, yes.###Response:Does it feel like thoughts are racing? Or maybe like a lot of thoughts are there at the same time?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I think of one thing, then another very quickly. That’s why I stopped talking earlier. I really have a hard time focusing these days.

How about right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I think of one thing, then another very quickly. That’s why I stopped talking earlier. I really have a hard time focusing these days.###Response:How about right now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

What about now?

Are you focusing on what we are talking about?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:What about now?###Response:Are you focusing on what we are talking about?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yes, it is better. When you ask me these questions, it helps me refocus on what we are doing.

What is on your mind right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yes, it is better. When you ask me these questions, it helps me refocus on what we are doing.###Response:What is on your mind right now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I am a bit confused.

Yeah? Thoughts racing again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I am a bit confused.###Response:Yeah? Thoughts racing again?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

More like a dilemma.

Like several contradicting thoughts at the same time?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:More like a dilemma.###Response:Like several contradicting thoughts at the same time?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I tried to start conversations with colleagues, but there is nothing really interesting in my life. I am just not this kind of person, you know, who always has interesting things to say.

What kind of person are you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I tried to start conversations with colleagues, but there is nothing really interesting in my life. I am just not this kind of person, you know, who always has interesting things to say.###Response:What kind of person are you?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I am reserved. I prefer listening to people. I guess I am passive and boring. But that’s what I am. I have always been like that, so I guess I should not try to be someone else. I feel like I am embarrassing myself trying to engage in conversations like that.

Are you this kind of person with your family? You said you often have long conversations with your sister. . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I am reserved. I prefer listening to people. I guess I am passive and boring. But that’s what I am. I have always been like that, so I guess I should not try to be someone else. I feel like I am embarrassing myself trying to engage in conversations like that.###Response:Are you this kind of person with your family? You said you often have long conversations with your sister. . . .

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Oh yeah, but that’s completely different. I have known her for my whole life. It’s easy to talk to her.

What kind of person are you with her?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Oh yeah, but that’s completely different. I have known her for my whole life. It’s easy to talk to her.###Response:What kind of person are you with her?

You mean how do I talk to her? What do I do with her?

Yeah. Are you reserved, passive, and boring?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

No . . . I don’t think so! No, I think I am very different with my sister because I feel comfortable with her. I talk more, I can make jokes.

That sounds like a different you.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:No . . . I don’t think so! No, I think I am very different with my sister because I feel comfortable with her. I talk more, I can make jokes.###Response:That sounds like a different you.

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yeah. But in general, I am very shy. Very passive.

In what other situations are you this version of you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yeah. But in general, I am very shy. Very passive.###Response:In what other situations are you this version of you?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Where I am passive and shy?

Yeah.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Where I am passive and shy?###Response:Yeah

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I am very shy when I don’t know people. At work, because we have professional relationships it is very difficult for me to feel comfortable. It’s like we know each other but not really. Although . . . My colleagues seem to get along well together. . . . But for me, it takes too much time to feel comfortable enough so I stay behind, excluded.

How about here? What kind of person are you with me?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I am very shy when I don’t know people. At work, because we have professional relationships it is very difficult for me to feel comfortable. It’s like we know each other but not really. Although . . . My colleagues seem to get along well together. . . . But for me, it takes too much time to feel comfortable enough so I stay behind, excluded.###Response:How about here? What kind of person are you with me?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Hmm . . . I don’t know! I guess . . . I am not as passive as at work. . . . I talk a lot with you because I need to tell you what is going on in my life.

So, you are not reserved?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Hmm . . . I don’t know! I guess . . . I am not as passive as at work. . . . I talk a lot with you because I need to tell you what is going on in my life.###Response:So, you are not reserved?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I guess not.

How about shy? Are you shy when you are here?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I guess not.###Response:How about shy? Are you shy when you are here?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I don’t think so. Not so much.

What kind of person are you here with me then?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I don’t think so. Not so much.###Response:What kind of person are you here with me then?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I guess I am . . . normal. Not too reserved but not friendly either because it is therapy. I talk with my sister about my life too, but it is different.

Would you say that the versions of you, the kinds of person you are, are different at work, with your sister, and with me?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I guess I am . . . normal. Not too reserved but not friendly either because it is therapy. I talk with my sister about my life too, but it is different.###Response:Would you say that the versions of you, the kinds of person you are, are different at work, with your sister, and with me?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Since my girlfriend left me, I am like a shadow. I feel ashamed and I don’t want to see anybody. I’m the guy who has been left by his girlfriend, and I don’t want people to see me like that.

Right now, you are seeing yourself as a shadow, as the guy who was left by his girlfriend . . . I am curious about how you saw yourself before she left you.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Since my girlfriend left me, I am like a shadow. I feel ashamed and I don’t want to see anybody. I’m the guy who has been left by his girlfriend, and I don’t want people to see me like that.###Response:Right now, you are seeing yourself as a shadow, as the guy who was left by his girlfriend . . . I am curious about how you saw yourself before she left you.

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I was very self-­confident. I didn’t doubt anything. I was very mpopular in my group of friends because everybody saw me as attractive, with a great sense of humor . . . not afraid of anything. Now the picture is torn apart.

Were you also seeing yourself as attractive, with a great sense of humor, not afraid of anything?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I was very self-­confident. I didn’t doubt anything. I was very mpopular in my group of friends because everybody saw me as attractive, with a great sense of humor . . . not afraid of anything. Now the picture is torn apart.###Response:Were you also seeing yourself as attractive, with a great sense of humor, not afraid of anything?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I think so. I mean, that is what people told me, so that is what I thought of myself, I guess.

How would you see yourself if she came back?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I think so. I mean, that is what people told me, so that is what I thought of myself, I guess.###Response:How would you see yourself if she came back?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I wouldn’t let her come back.

Why?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I wouldn’t let her come back.###Response:Why?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I am not a guy you can leave and take back like that. I am not an object. I would have no respect for myself if I let her come back.

I see. So you would see yourself as an object if you let her come back, something like that?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I am not a guy you can leave and take back like that. I am not an object. I would have no respect for myself if I let her come back.###Response:I see. So you would see yourself as an object if you let her come back, something like that?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Yeah, exactly.

Okay. But tell me something. . . . You would see yourself ike an object if you let her come back. You are seeing yourself as a shadow right now. You used to see yourself as self-­confident, with a great sense of humor . . . But who is seeing all of that?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I am not a guy you can leave and take back like that. I am not an object. I would have no respect for myself if I let her come back.###Response:I see. So you would see yourself as an object if you let her come back, something like that?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

What do you mean?

The way you are seeing yourself changes across these different situations, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:What do you mean?###Response:The way you are seeing yourself changes across these different situations, right?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Yeah.

Who is noticing these changes?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Yeah.###Response:Who is noticing these changes?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Me.

Which you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Me.###Response:Which you?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

What do you mean, which me?

It seems like there is a “you” that changes, that becomes a shadow or a torn-apart picture, and a “you” that can see these changes.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:What do you mean, which me?###Response:It seems like there is a “you” that changes, that becomes a shadow or a torn-apart picture, and a “you” that can see these changes.

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

It is the same me, no?

Is it? Can a picture see itself?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:It is the same me, no?###Response:Is it? Can a picture see itself?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Hmm . . . I guess not. But I don’t see where you are going.

What I mean is, is it possible that a part of you changes and another part doesn’t?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Hmm . . . I guess not. But I don’t see where you are going.##Response:What I mean is, is it possible that a part of you changes and another part doesn’t?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I guess. My body hasn’t changed since my girlfriend left me, but what I think of myself has.

Across all your life experiences, hasn’t your body changed? Will it not change again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I guess. My body hasn’t changed since my girlfriend left me, but what I think of myself has.##Response:Across all your life experiences, hasn’t your body changed? Will it not change again?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Sure. So everything changes?

What do you think?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Sure. So everything changes?##Response:What do you think?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I am confused.

I can understand that. It is a strange feeling to notice that how we see ourselves changes and at the same time something remains the same. Like right now, you have become confused. And yet, there is a part of you, or another you, which sees that you are confused, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I am confused.##Response:I can understand that. It is a strange feeling to notice that how we see ourselves changes and at the same time something remains the same. Like right now, you have become confused. And yet, there is a part of you, or another you, which sees that you are confused, right?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Hmm. Yeah!

What would happen to the you that can see yourself as a shadow if you let her come back?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Hmm. Yeah!##Response:What would happen to the you that can see yourself as a shadow if you let her come back?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Nothing?

What if nothing had happened and your girlfriend had not left?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Nothing?##Response:What if nothing had happened and your girlfriend had not left?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I would feel better.

Who would notice that?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I would feel better.##Response:Who would notice that?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

The part of me that doesn’t change. Is that what you mean? Why is it important to make that difference?

The way you see yourself has changed and may change again, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:The part of me that doesn’t change. Is that what you mean? Why is it important to make that difference?##Response:The way you see yourself has changed and may change again, right?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Yeah.

This is the part that is painful right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Yeah.##Response:This is the part that is painful right now?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

Yes. I hate seeing myself this way. I want to feel selfconfident again.

Is there a “you” that can see that and that is not affected by what you think of yourself?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:Yes. I hate seeing myself this way. I want to feel selfconfident again.##Response:Is there a “you” that can see that and that is not affected by what you think of yourself?

The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.

I see . . . You mean, nothing can happen to that part of me?

Whatever happened, you were always there, right? Don’t just reason to it—I’m not asking for a belief or an opinion. Look at your experience.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist reformulates the client’s definition of himself as taking perspective on this definition (“you are seeing yourself as”). He then leads the client to notice different definitions in different contexts.###Input:I see . . . You mean, nothing can happen to that part of me?##Response:Whatever happened, you were always there, right? Don’t just reason to it—I’m not asking for a belief or an opinion. Look at your experience.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Pretty weird. I have never led a group, and it is weird to be seen as the boss by my colleagues.

Are you saying that it has changed something about you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Pretty weird. I have never led a group, and it is weird to be seen as the boss by my colleagues.##Response:Are you saying that it has changed something about you?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah. I am not the same person at work anymore. It scares me. You know, I have lots of responsibilities now. Plus, I am a woman. No woman has ever had this position in the company, so I have to be different, not just like any woman in the company. I don’t like that.

What is it that you don’t like about being different?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah. I am not the same person at work anymore. It scares me. You know, I have lots of responsibilities now. Plus, I am a woman. No woman has ever had this position in the company, so I have to be different, not just like any woman in the company. I don’t like that.##Response:What is it that you don’t like about being different?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I am not really sure. It feels . . . weird. Like I am losing a part of myself. I don’t like that I am not myself anymore.

Imagine that in a year, you were remembering how you are feeling right now. How do you think you would see yourself?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I am not really sure. It feels . . . weird. Like I am losing a part of myself. I don’t like that I am not myself anymore.##Response:More precisely, how you will see yourself as you look back in time.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

You mean, how I will see myself a year from now?

More precisely, how you will see yourself as you look back in time.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:You mean, how I will see myself a year from now?##Response:More precisely, how you will see yourself as you look back in time.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Ah . . . Well, I guess . . . I guess I will be a very different person by then. So looking back, it might feel like another life, really.

Like another person?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Ah . . . Well, I guess . . . I guess I will be a very different person by then. So looking back, it might feel like another life, really.##Response:Like another person?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah, really. I already feel like a very different person than what I was last week . . .

Last week, how were you thinking of the person you would be one week later?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah, really. I already feel like a very different person than what I was last week . . .##Response:Last week, how were you thinking of the person you would be one week later?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I was imagining . . . I don’t know . . . I thought I would manage these changes better.

A very different way of seeing yourself right now, huh?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I was imagining . . . I don’t know . . . I thought I would manage these changes better.##Response:A very different way of seeing yourself right now, huh?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah . . . I guess I was naïve to think that everything could remain the same.

This is how you see the you of last week?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah . . . I guess I was naïve to think that everything could remain the same.##Response:This is how you see the you of last week?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah . . . A pretty naïve person indeed. . . .

And then, you were seeing the you of today as . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah . . . A pretty naïve person indeed. . . .##Response:And then, you were seeing the you of today as . . .

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

More self-­confident. More stable.

And the you of next year will see the you of today as . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:More self-­confident. More stable.##Response:And the you of next year will see the you of today as . . .

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I don’t know . . . As lost, probably.

It seems like when you look at the you of today from different points of view, you have a very different perception each time (showing his left hand open in front of him and circling it with his right hand to materialize the different points of views adopted by the client).

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I don’t know . . . As lost, probably.##Response:It seems like when you look at the you of today from different points of view, you have a very different perception each time (showing his left hand open in front of him and circling it with his right hand to materialize the different points of views adopted by the client).

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I know. That is what feels scary. I feel unsettled these days.

Every time you look at yourself from another point of view, there is a part of you that changes?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I know. That is what feels scary. I feel unsettled these days.##Response:Every time you look at yourself from another point of view, there is a part of you that changes?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yes. I have a hard time recognizing myself. Feeling whole. I don’t like that I am not myself anymore.

Does the “you” that sees these transformations change too?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yes. I have a hard time recognizing myself. Feeling whole. I don’t like that I am not myself anymore.##Response:Does the “you” that sees these transformations change too?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I am not sure I understand.

Every time you look at yourself, it seems like you are changing, and that is disturbing, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I am not sure I understand.##Response:Every time you look at yourself, it seems like you are changing, and that is disturbing, right?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yes.

And yet, you are seeing that with the same eyes, no?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yes.##Response:And yet, you are seeing that with the same eyes, no?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah . . . I mean, I know not everything is different.

What is not different?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah . . . I mean, I know not everything is different.##Response:What is not different?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I mean. I am still me but . . .

What is still you, exactly?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I mean. I am still me but . . .##Response:What is still you, exactly?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I . . . I am aware of these changes. I would rather not be, actually. It would be less disturbing!

Are you saying that the part that is aware of these changes is still you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I . . . I am aware of these changes. I would rather not be, actually. It would be less disturbing!##Response:Are you saying that the part that is aware of these changes is still you?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yes, probably. I can see what is happening. It is like I see myself from the outside sometimes. Like a character on a comic strip.

The character on the comic strip changes, but the reader doesn’t?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yes, probably. I can see what is happening. It is like I see myself from the outside sometimes. Like a character on a comic strip.##Response:The character on the comic strip changes, but the reader doesn’t?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yes. And the reader doesn’t like the character anymore.

Who sees that the reader doesn’t like the character?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yes. And the reader doesn’t like the character anymore.##Response:Who sees that the reader doesn’t like the character?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I don’t know . . . I do.

The reader is only reading.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I don’t know . . . I do.##Response:The reader is only reading.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I can see what is happening to me or in me . . . but there is still a me.

You’ve been you your whole life, no? Ever since you showed up as an aware person.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I can see what is happening to me or in me . . . but there is still a me.##Response:You’ve been you your whole life, no? Ever since you showed up as an aware person.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I am not sure what I want to do with my life anymore. I am dragged in all directions. I don’t know how to integrate all the people I am in my life. I have a family, I have a great job, I have everything. But I don’t feel like a normal person anymore. I feel split. It is like I am a different person in every area of my life, and it feels fake because nobody knows who I really am.

You see yourself as split in different directions right now. Is it a bit like my hand there (showing his open hand, fingers spread, between the client and himself) with each finger going in a different direction?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I am not sure what I want to do with my life anymore. I am dragged in all directions. I don’t know how to integrate all the people I am in my life. I have a family, I have a great job, I have everything. But I don’t feel like a normal person anymore. I feel split. It is like I am a different person in every area of my life, and it feels fake because nobody knows who I really am.##Response:You see yourself as split in different directions right now. Is it a bit like my hand there (showing his open hand, fingers spread, between the client and himself) with each finger going in a different direction?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah, it is literally like going in all directions and each finger is a different person, a different me. It doesn’t feel right.

Each finger is part of the same hand, though.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah, it is literally like going in all directions and each finger is a different person, a different me. It doesn’t feel right.##Response:Each finger is part of the same hand, though.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah.

The different roles you have in your life, are they part of a same thing?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah.##Response:The different roles you have in your life, are they part of a same thing?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

They are parts of me. But they feel split. That is what is disturbing right now.

Imagine for a second that you didn’t have five different fingers, able to go in different directions, but that they were all attached to each other, like one big flat finger. What would be different? What could you do and not do with your hand?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:They are parts of me. But they feel split. That is what is disturbing right now.##Response:Imagine for a second that you didn’t have five different fingers, able to go in different directions, but that they were all attached to each other, like one big flat finger. What would be different? What could you do and not do with your hand?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Ha. That is funny to imagine! Well . . . I guess it would be hard to get dressed. It would be impossible to play the guitar (laughing). I definitely could not put make up on or fix my hair in the morning.

Is there anything you could do better if they were attached?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Ha. That is funny to imagine! Well . . . I guess it would be hard to get dressed. It would be impossible to play the guitar (laughing). I definitely could not put make up on or fix my hair in the morning.##Response:Is there anything you could do better if they were attached?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

No, I don’t think so.

If there was only one way you could be, would you be able to do all the things you want to do in your life?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:No, I don’t think so.##Response:If there was only one way you could be, would you be able to do all the things you want to do in your life?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I have never thought about it that way. Probably not. I have to be different with my family and at work. It is two completely different universes! But that is what I don’t like. I feel like I am not myself. Split into different people like that.

What if you were the hand rather than the fingers?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I have never thought about it that way. Probably not. I have to be different with my family and at work. It is two completely different universes! But that is what I don’t like. I feel like I am not myself. Split into different people like that.##Response:What if you were the hand rather than the fingers?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

But I feel like the fingers . . .

Exactly. That is how you feel. And what difference would that make if you were the hand instead of the fingers going in every direction?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:But I feel like the fingers . . .##Response:Exactly. That is how you feel. And what difference would that make if you were the hand instead of the fingers going in every direction?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I would feel whole.

It would not be a problem if you had different roles, because they would only be parts of a bigger you, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I would feel whole.##Response:It would not be a problem if you had different roles, because they would only be parts of a bigger you, right?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I feel horrible. I can’t believe I was so stupid to trust him again. I guess I must be a really naïve person. I always have been . . .

You feel like it was stupid to trust him again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I feel horrible. I can’t believe I was so stupid to trust him again. I guess I must be a really naïve person. I always have been . . .##Response:You feel like it was stupid to trust him again?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah. I wanted to give him another chance but I am just too naïve.

What is naïve in what you do?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah. I wanted to give him another chance but I am just too naïve.##Response:What is naïve in what you do?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

That I still think he can change.

What did you do because you thought he could change?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:That I still think he can change.##Response:What did you do because you thought he could change?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I prepared a weekend together. He had said that he would be done with his work by Friday night and we could leave early Saturday. But when he came back from work on Friday night, he said he would still have to work on Saturday morning and we would have to leave in the afternoon. I just couldn’t see the point of going out for the weekend if we arrived late on Saturday. So I said we should cancel.

I hear that you really wanted to spend this weekend together. That must have been really disappointing.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I prepared a weekend together. He had said that he would be done with his work by Friday night and we could leave early Saturday. But when he came back from work on Friday night, he said he would still have to work on Saturday morning and we would have to leave in the afternoon. I just couldn’t see the point of going out for the weekend if we arrived late on Saturday. So I said we should cancel.##Response:I hear that you really wanted to spend this weekend together. That must have been really disappointing.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah. I am disappointed by him and by myself for being so stupid.

What do think you could do to avoid having a weekend together be ruined again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah. I am disappointed by him and by myself for being so stupid.##Response:What do think you could do to avoid having a weekend together be ruined again?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I need to stop being naïve.

What would you do differently that would not be naïve?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I need to stop being naïve.##Response:What would you do differently that would not be naïve?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I feel ashamed. I almost didn’t come today because I didn’t do what I had committed to do the last time I saw you.

So you didn’t start exercising like you had planned to?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I feel ashamed. I almost didn’t come today because I didn’t do what I had committed to do the last time I saw you.##Response:So you didn’t start exercising like you had planned to?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

No. And I feel like a failure. I know it was a simple thing to do. Just getting up and going to the gym. Not that hard. But no . . . I couldn’t do it. I don’t know what is wrong with me. What seems easy to everybody, I can’t do it because I am too weak.

What do you think happened?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:No. And I feel like a failure. I know it was a simple thing to do. Just getting up and going to the gym. Not that hard. But no . . . I couldn’t do it. I don’t know what is wrong with me. What seems easy to everybody, I can’t do it because I am too weak.##Response:What do you think happened?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I don’t know. I am not motivated enough. I say I am going to do things, but I never do them.

You said you almost didn’t come. What did you think I would think about this?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I don’t know. I am not motivated enough. I say I am going to do things, but I never do them.##Response:You said you almost didn’t come. What did you think I would think about this?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I didn’t want to disappoint you.

I understand. But what did you think I would think?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I didn’t want to disappoint you.##Response:I understand. But what did you think I would think?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Maybe that I am not worth all your efforts.

If you were me right now, how would you see this situation?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Maybe that I am not worth all your efforts.##Response:If you were me right now, how would you see this situation?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I guess I would think I need more work. I doubt you would think I am a failure.

How come?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I guess I would think I need more work. I doubt you would think I am a failure.##Response:How come?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

You said it might take time to learn a new skill. It might be hard to change my habits.

Yeah, that’s true, I said that. What can make it hard?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:You said it might take time to learn a new skill. It might be hard to change my habits.##Response:Yeah, that’s true, I said that. What can make it hard?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

My lack of motivation.

What have you noticed about motivation coming and going? It seems clear here and then later on it is not clear.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:My lack of motivation.##Response:What have you noticed about motivation coming and going? It seems clear here and then later on it is not clear.

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I don’t know. It’s like I don’t see the point anymore when it is time to get up and exercise.

So when the point is not visible enough you lose motivation. What would make it more visible?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I don’t know. It’s like I don’t see the point anymore when it is time to get up and exercise.##Response:So when the point is not visible enough you lose motivation. What would make it more visible?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I need to remember why I want to exercise, but in the morning I have a hard time thinking right.

What could you do to connect with why exercising matters to you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I need to remember why I want to exercise, but in the morning I have a hard time thinking right.##Response:What could you do to connect with why exercising matters to you?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

(smiling) Isn’t that what you have been doing this week?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I don’t know . . . If I push myself maybe?##Response:(smiling) Isn’t that what you have been doing this week?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yeah. But I am weak so I guess I need to push myself more!

Like what?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yeah. But I am weak so I guess I need to push myself more!##Response:Like what?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I need something to motivate myself.

What have you noticed lifts you up? What bring you down?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I need something to motivate myself.##Response:What have you noticed lifts you up? What bring you down?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Beating myself up is probably the biggest downer.

Neat. So perhaps we could not do that in here either. . . . What if we looked at what lifts you up?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Beating myself up is probably the biggest downer.##Response:Neat. So perhaps we could not do that in here either. . . . What if we looked at what lifts you up?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Music—­sometimes anyway. Maybe I could listen to some music when I wake up.

Yeah? What kind of music?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Music—­sometimes anyway. Maybe I could listen to some music when I wake up.##Response:Yeah? What kind of music?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Sometimes I just dance around the house when I put on trance music. I think they even call it “dance music.”

Could that connect you with why exercising matters to you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Sometimes I just dance around the house when I put on trance music. I think they even call it “dance music.”##Response:Could that connect you with why exercising matters to you?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

What I need is a new job. And then I could move to another place. That would change everything. But I can’t find a job. Nobody is interested in a guy like me. There is nothing I can do about that. I can’t become another person at my age, so it’s hopeless!

What has changed since we have started this work together?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:What I need is a new job. And then I could move to another place. That would change everything. But I can’t find a job. Nobody is interested in a guy like me. There is nothing I can do about that. I can’t become another person at my age, so it’s hopeless!##Response:What has changed since we have started this work together?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Nothing! Nothing . . .

I remember that a few weeks ago, you said you would not even consider working again. Do you remember?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Nothing! Nothing . . .##Response:I remember that a few weeks ago, you said you would not even consider working again. Do you remember?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

Yes, I remember. And I was right because after spending hours on the phone, I didn’t get any interviews for a job.

What happened when you decided to make those calls?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:Yes, I remember. And I was right because after spending hours on the phone, I didn’t get any interviews for a job.##Response:What happened when you decided to make those calls?

The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.

I called several places to see if they had open positions, but there was nothing for me.

What were you doing before you decided to make those calls?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist leads the client to engage in an initial perspective taking shift.###Input:I called several places to see if they had open positions, but there was nothing for me.##Response:What were you doing before you decided to make those calls?