During a Counseling Session,Lucy Says,"My Mother Is Such a Jerk

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Essay

During a counseling session,Lucy says,"My mother is such a jerk.She is always telling me what to do and will not let me do anything I want to do." Her counselor responds with,"So you feel frustrated because your mother treats you like a child instead of an adult." Lucy feels understood and is able to discuss other problems she has been having.
A) With what type of therapy is Lucy being treated?
B) Explain what technique Lucy's therapist is using in this situation.
C) What is the most important component of this therapy (in other words,what is the therapist trying to establish by using these techniques)?

• A) With what type of therapy is Lucy being treated?
• B) Explain what technique Lucy's therapist is using in this situation.
• C) What is the most important component of this therapy (in other words,what is the therapist trying to establish by using these techniques)?

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Definitions:

Trigeminal

refers to the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Optic

Relating to the eye or vision; often used in terms associated with the visual pathways and structures.

Sympathetic Division

The sympathetic division is a part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.

Heart Contractions

The rhythmic contractions of the cardiac muscle of the heart that pump blood throughout the body.