心理医生鼓励我自由联想，让思绪自然流动。

The psychologist encouraged me to start ___free-associating to let my thoughts flow naturally.

在心理治疗中，医生让患者自由联想，说出脑海中闪现的任何想法。

During therapy, the doctor asked the patient to ___free-associate and say whatever came to mind.