Stage one: During the initial phase, or beginning
of treatment, the patient becomes familiar with
the methods, routines, and requirements of
analysis, and a realistic therapeutic alliance is
formed between patient and analyst. Basic rules
are established, the patient describes his or her
problems, there is some review of history, and
the patient gains initial relief through catharsis
and a sense of security before delving more
deeply into the source of the illness. The patient
is primarily motivated by the wish to get well.