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Resistance during psychotherapy and behavior therapy.

J C Verhulst1, F J van der Vijver

  • 1Tilburg University, The Netherlands.

Behavior Modification
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Therapists from psychoanalytic and behavioral orientations largely agree on the meaning and indicators of client resistance. However, analytically oriented therapists report resistance more often, particularly "avoiding" and "fighting" behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Resistance is a common phenomenon in psychotherapy.
  • Understanding therapist and client perspectives on resistance is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the meaning of resistance as understood by psychoanalytic and behavioral therapists.
  • To explore the dynamics of the clinical phenomenon of resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of therapist conceptualizations of resistance.
  • Comparison of resistance behaviors identified by different therapeutic orientations.

Main Results:

  • Both psychoanalytic and behavioral therapists share similar conceptualizations of resistance.
  • Analytically oriented therapists report resistance more frequently than behavioral therapists.
  • Commonly identified resistance behaviors include 'avoiding' and 'fighting'; 'informative' therapist behaviors can elicit resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Despite differing theoretical orientations, therapists largely agree on what constitutes resistance.
  • Therapist behaviors, particularly information-seeking questions, may inadvertently trigger client resistance.
  • Findings have implications for clinical practice and therapist training.

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