The Textbook Provides Guidelines to Help You Understand the Special

question 113

Multiple Choice

The textbook provides guidelines to help you understand the special nature of the therapy relationship and develop realistic expectations about psychotherapy. Which of the following is NOT one of those guidelines?

• A) Therapy is a collaborative effort; if you are going to benefit from psychotherapy, you must actively participate in the therapeutic process.
• B) Catharsis is the same as change; because it produces long-term emotional relief, catharsis itself resolves problems.
• C) Don't expect your therapist to make decisions for you; your therapist won't make decisions for you, but he or she will help you explore your feelings about important decisions.
• D) Don't expect change to happen overnight; as a general rule, most people make significant progress in a few months of weekly therapy sessions.

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