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COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE 1, 47-69, 1994 Understanding Client resistance : Methods for enhancing motivation to Change Cory E Newman Center for Cognitive Therapy University of Pennsylvania clients sometimes work in opposition to their therapists, a phenomenon known as " resistance ." Such behavior is not simply an impediment to treatment, but also a potentially rich source of information about each Client . This information can be assessed and utilized to strengthen the therapeutic relationship, help the ther- apist better understand the ideographic obstacles to change, and devise interven- tions that may motivate the Client toward therapeutic activity and growth. Clinical vignettes of three resistant clients are presented, illustrating both the commonal- ties and unique factors that lead to resistance across cases.

COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE 1, 47-69, 1994 Understanding Client Resistance: Methods for Enhancing Motivation to Change Cory E Newman Center for Cognitive Therapy

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