What Is the Primary Goal of an Emotion-Focused Therapist

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of an emotion-focused therapist?

• A) to elicit and explore secondary emotions rather than primary emotions
• B) to promote acceptance of emotion through empathic joining
• C) to gain insight into how early attachment relationships play a role in the current romantic relationship
• D) to explore,and bring into focus,primary emotions

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