Anthony, I'm glad you understand. Although transferance is a risk in situations as these, I don't fear it. Just as I know all the details experienced (some via flashbacks), I have no problem distinguishing his experiences from mine. I empathize with him, yet realize fully those demons are not mine.
The HARDEST part is getting him to talk to me at all now about how he feels with regard to his trauma in any respect. I'd love a rough outline-- then I might be better able to help him with/thru the anxiety he's feeling when it gets bad. Any advice?