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What is an example of resistance in counseling?
Interrupting — The client repeatedly interrupts the therapist by talking over them or cutting them off. Denying — The client is unwilling to recognize the problems, accept responsibility, or take advice; for example: Blaming others for their own problems. Making excuses for their behavior. Interrupting — The client repeatedly interrupts the therapist by talking over them or cutting them off. Denying — The client is unwilling to recognize the problems, accept responsibility, or take advice; for example: Blaming others for their own problems. Making excuses for their behavior. There are many reasons why a client may be resistant or uncooperative. Some common causes may include fear of failure, fear of the unknown, lack of trust in the therapist, or feelings of guilt. In order to help a client begin to cooperate, it is important to create a safe and supportive environment. a basic procedure in psychoanalysis in which the patient’s tendency to maintain the repression of unconscious impulses and experiences that interfere with free association is subjected to analytic scrutiny.
What is an example of resistance in therapy?
Interrupting — The client repeatedly interrupts the therapist by talking over them or cutting them off. Denying — The client is unwilling to recognize the problems, accept responsibility, or take advice; for example: Blaming others for their own problems. Making excuses for their behavior. Signs of resistance: The client may interrupt you. The client seems distracted (looking at watch, cell phone, etc.). The client may get defensive.