TIFT #70: Affect Avoidance–Universal and Central
Feb 14, 2023
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Avoiding uncomfortable feelings is familiar to all of us. How often do we have trouble engaging in those difficult conversations that are often the most productive? Furthermore, the concept has an important place in a number of therapies. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has recognized the...
TIFT #69: When Progress Leads to Problems
Jan 31, 2023
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This post is about the ways that therapeutic gains can surprise us and our clients when they lead to painful negative experiences. The bottom line is that being ready to help clients prepare for these events can turn bad experiences into positive ones.
Backlash
That’s the term I...