I asked my student if there was any reason for her to be so rude to me and of course she didn't answer. It was at that moment that the thoughts swirled in my head again, how long will I let this person continue to be rude to me and others? After all, we are trying to help her. Countertransference occurred when her actions brought thoughts into my head about how she treated others and me, my ability to handle situations with her, and my inability to anticipate her next move. It led me to become aware of my students' interpersonal skills (which are limited) and the approach I needed to take when dealing with