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Comparison of the Therapist's Role in Psychoanalysis and Client-Centered Therapy
A key distinction between a psychoanalytic approach and client-centered therapy is the role of the therapist. In a psychoanalytic approach, the therapist takes an active role in interpreting what a patient's conscious behavior reveals about their unconscious mind. In contrast, client-centered therapy empowers the patient to take the lead role in the therapy session.
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A person in therapy says, 'I feel completely overwhelmed. My boss expects too much, my family needs me, and I have no time for myself. I don't know how to handle it all.' Which of the following therapist responses best exemplifies the therapeutic approach where the individual is seen as fully capable of navigating and resolving their own problems if the therapist provides certain core conditions?
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Comparison of the Therapist's Role in Psychoanalysis and Client-Centered Therapy