The Greater the Therapist's Level of Differentiation, the Better Able

question 12

Multiple Choice

The greater the therapist's level of differentiation, the better able the therapist is to maintain a nonanxious presence with clients. A nonanxious presence refers to:

• A) a therapist who does not overreact to strong emotion and is able to reflect before reacting.
• B) a therapist who is free and clear from any and all mental problems.
• C) a therapist who works better when his/her own emotions run high and who is aware of any countertransference.
• D) a therapist who maintains a cold and detached stance that allows the clients to fully explore themselves without the influence of the therapist.

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