The Private Self Is the Most Distorted Version of the Self

question 14

True/False

The private self is the most distorted version of the self.

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Definitions:

Gestalt-Based

A therapy or approach focusing on the whole individual and their experiences in the present moment, rather than breaking them down into parts.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that addresses maladaptive thinking patterns to change unwanted behavior and emotional distress.

Supportive/Self-Directed

Refers to interventions or therapies that empower individuals to manage their own care and make decisions autonomously, often prioritizing the client's strengths and capabilities.

Greenberg's Emotion-Focused

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of emotions and emotional processing in therapy, developed by Leslie Greenberg.