Hard learned lessons

I learned a very hard lesson yesterday in a very hard way. All through college, it was CONSTANTLY taught that a Counselor has to watch for counter-transference issues. Which, I thought I was doing, but I had counter-transference going on that I didn't even know about. I got way too attached to the residents...one of the biggest mistakes a Counselor can make. I just loved what I was doing and I was extremely dedicated to those girls. And my extreme dedication and determination failed me this time. I guess next time, I just won't get so emotionally attached. I'll be more aware of counter-transference when it arises. It was a hard lesson for me to learn, but i learned it and it cost me something that meant the world to me.