This detail is helpful to understand the concept but now im confused--ive never known a therapist to not do this. Is it the DBT therapists who dont practice this way? Those who treat substance use disorders? Eclectic therapists?
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I see UPR as respectful non-engagement in the client's choices. That is to say that I don't see it as my responsibility as a therapist to "navigate" the client towards the "right" choices. That does NOT mean that I would hesitate to say something if I see that something the client is choosing to do can get them into serious trouble. I would say it as I see it but to me it has nothing to do with "challenging" people, just giving them information to consider. But the choice is always theirs and, whatever the choice is, I respect it because my belief is that every human being deserves such respect even if I don't particularly like them as a person.
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