Read the dialogue and determine the type of therapy that is most likely taking place. Client: Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice, Dr. Lovelace. I've heard such good things about you and how warm and understanding you are, which is why I decided to see you for therapy./p> Therapist: I am here to help. I believe that every person has the capacity to change and grow. We all have the answers to our problems, we just may need a little guidance sometimes. Tell me more about yourself and why you are here, Susan./p> Client: Well, I'm here because I've been doing bad things lately. I've been yelling at my kids, and I've been very irritable with my coworkers. This is so unlike me. Do you think that makes me a bad person?/p> Therapist: I can understand why you might feel upset with yourself, Susan. This doesn't match with your concept of yourself, and it makes you feel bad. I'm not judging you; I accept you for who you are. How do you think you can better line up your ideas about yourself (as being a good person) with reality?/p> What type of therapy is taking place between the client and the therapist?

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1. Read the dialogue and determine the type of therapy that is most likely taking place. Client: Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice, Dr. Lovelace. I've heard such good things about you and how warm and understanding you are, which is why I decided to see you for therapy./p> Therapist: I am here to help. I believe that every person has the capacity to change and grow. We all have the answers to our problems, we just may need a little guidance sometimes. Tell me more about yourself and why you are here, Susan./p> Client: Well, I'm here because I've been doing bad things lately. I've been yelling at my kids, and I've been very irritable with my coworkers. This is so unlike me. Do you think that makes me a bad person?/p> Therapist: I can understand why you might feel upset with yourself, Susan. This doesn't match with your concept of yourself, and it makes you feel bad. I'm not judging you; I accept you for who you are. How do you think you can better line up your ideas about yourself (as being a good person) with reality?/p> What type of therapy is taking place between the client and the therapist?