When the dependent client acts assertively in the session, the therapist provides a corrective emotional experience by:
A)explaining why the client has been dependent in the past.
B)expressing pleasure in the client's stronger stance.
C)suggesting further reading about assertiveness training.
D)counter-asserting their opinion.

Question

​ When the dependent client acts assertively in the session, the therapist provides a corrective emotional experience by:
A)explaining why the client has been dependent in the past.
B)expressing pleasure in the client's stronger stance.
C)suggesting further reading about assertiveness training.
D)counter-asserting their opinion.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By expressing pleasure in the client's stronger stance, the therapist is reinforcing the behavior and providing positive feedback, which can help the client continue to develop their assertiveness skills. Explaining the client's past dependence or suggesting further reading may be helpful in some contexts, but they do not provide the immediate corrective emotional experience that the client needs in the session. Counter-asserting their opinion could potentially damage the therapeutic relationship and could be seen as invalidating the client's perspective.

​ When the Dependent Client Acts Assertively in the Session

When the Dependent Client Acts Assertively in the Session