When therapists become inappropriately over-identified with certain clients, they .
A)are enmeshed with their clients
B)are disengaged from their clients
C)are detached from their clients
D)have destroyed any hope of regaining appropriate balance in the therapeutic relationship

Question

When therapists become inappropriately over-identified with certain clients, they     . ​
A)are enmeshed with their clients
B)are disengaged from their clients
C)are detached from their clients
D)have destroyed any hope of regaining appropriate balance in the therapeutic relationship

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When therapists become inappropriately over-identified with certain clients, they become enmeshed with their clients. This means that they become too emotionally involved with the client and lose objectivity, which can damage the therapeutic relationship and hinder progress.

When Therapists Become Inappropriately Over-Identified with Certain Clients, They