In EFT, How Does the Therapist Address the Pathologizing Interpersonal

question 10

Multiple Choice

In EFT, how does the therapist address the pathologizing interpersonal pattern (PIP) to resolve issues between couples?

• A) The therapist shows the client that they must internalize the PIP
• B) The therapist shows the client that the PIP is the problem, not one's partner
• C) The therapist shows the client that the PIP is a problem separate from the broader family system
• D) All of these are correct

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