Secrets and Lies in Psychotherapy Stephen Brown strengthen the therapeutic alliance

strengthen the therapeutic alliance

including historical and literary criticism

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Secrets and Lies in Psychotherapy Stephen Brown strengthen the therapeutic allianceHonest disclosure is central to the work of all psychotherapy. But, clients are not always honest with their therapists. They keep secrets, avoid or minimize discussion of personally salient topics, and sometimes tell outright lies. This book examines the nature of lies and concealment in everyday life and in therapy, with a focus on the process by which patients keep secrets and lie to their therapists. Using the results of two comprehensive studies