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Originally Posted by Sannah
I can see how it turns out that way with transference BUT I think the clinician needs to stop before continuing on and telling the client what to do. IMO client empowerment is the only way to go. By entering into a power struggle with the client nothing is achieved. Power struggles in parenting are ridiculous. By empowering the client sssoooooo much more will be achieved............
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right. and that seems EXACTLY what her therapist was doing, stopping and trying to avoid the power struggle. what you saw as a threat, the therapist saw as the ultimate in client empowerment....the choice belonged to the client. the therapist is NOT going to try and force you to give up something youre not ready to give up and if therapy isnt right at this time you can pick up later when you are ready.