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Mike Is in Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Is Working

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Mike is in treatment for alcohol abuse and is working on eliminating maladaptive negative thought patterns.His program uses the technique of:


Definitions:

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist, during the psychotherapy process, develops personal feelings toward the patient stemming from the therapist's own background.

Suppression

The conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Free Association

Free Association is a psychoanalytic therapy technique in which patients are encouraged to express their thoughts freely, letting words flow without censorship or interpretation, to uncover unconscious desires and feelings.

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