A client in a therapy session says, "I cheated on my final exam, and I feel like a horrible person." The therapist responds, "Well, that was a dishonest choice, and it's understandable you feel bad. We need to focus on why you felt the need to break the rules." Based on the core principles of creating an effective therapeutic environment, why is this therapist's response likely to be counterproductive?
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A client in a therapy session says, "I cheated on my final exam, and I feel like a horrible person." The therapist responds, "Well, that was a dishonest choice, and it's understandable you feel bad. We need to focus on why you felt the need to break the rules." Based on the core principles of creating an effective therapeutic environment, why is this therapist's response likely to be counterproductive?