His daughter was not appreciative of the rescue attempt. In fact, she was unhappy with his interference, leading Walter to feel vulnerable, pained, and deeply lost. Key Themes & Observations
Paul notes that Walter’s abandonment issues and need for control have caused him to lose all sense of proportion. By flying to Rwanda, he not only alienated his daughter but also left himself professionally exposed.
Walter arrives at Dr. Paul Weston's office in a state of high agitation. The session revolves around two primary conflicts: [S2E14] Walter: Week Three
This episode serves as a turning point for Walter. For a man who prides himself on being the "fixer," his inability to fix his relationship with his daughter—or stop the bleeding at his company—brings his deepest insecurities to the surface.
In of HBO's In Treatment , titled " Walter: Week Three ," we see the corporate powerhouse Walter (played by John Mahoney) beginning to crack under the weight of simultaneous personal and professional disasters. His daughter was not appreciative of the rescue attempt
Control, Crisis, and the Rwanda Rescue: In Treatment S2E14 Recap
Despite the chaos at work, Walter impulsively flew to Rwanda to "rescue" his daughter based on a gut feeling. By flying to Rwanda, he not only alienated
Walter views his actions as an attempt to "rescue and protect," but the session reveals these as controlling behaviors that actually drive his loved ones further away. Final Thoughts