non thera

● Telling the client what to do.

○ “I think you should....”

○ “Why don’t you...”

● Opposing the client’s ideas

○ “That’s wrong.”

○ “I definitely disagree with...”

○ “I don't believe that.”

● Denouncing the client’s behavior or ideas.

○ “That’s bad.”

○ “I’d rather you wouldn’t...”

● Attempting to protect someone or something from verbal

attack.

○ “This hospital has a fine reputation”

○ “I’m sure your doctor has your best interest in

mind”.

● Demanding proof from the client.

○ But how can you be president of the United

States”

○ “If you’re dead why is your heart beating”

● Asking to make conscious that which is unconscious,

telling the client the meaning of his or her experience

○ What you really mean is...

○ Unconsciously you’re saying...

● Persistent questioning of the client

○ “Now tell me about the problem. You know I

have to find out.”

○ “Tell me your psychiatric history.”

● Indicating there is no reason for anxiety or other feelings of discomfort

○ “I wouldn’t worry about that.”

○ “Everything will be alright.”

○ “You’re coming along just fine.”

● Refusing to consider for showing contempt for the clients'

ideas or behaviors

○ “Let’s not discuss...”

○ “I don’t want to hear about...”

● Appraising the client’s degree of insight.

○ “Do you know what kind of hospital this is?”

○ “Do you still have the idea that...?”