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Originally Posted by nottrustin
Essentially unconditional positive regard [means the] therapist accepts the client [as] they are without judging them for their choices and behaviors...
They don't point out the behaviors but ask questions of the client to hopefully help them to see where the behaviors are probably not the best...
So my question is do you want your therapist to practice unconditional positive regard or do you want them to point out bad choices when they are negatively impact you?
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Judging me for making bad choices is not acceptable, but neither is being silent about my bad choices if I am choosing to play in the street. So, do not say "You are making bad choices", but please do say "Playing in the street can be deadly."