psychotherapy lecture 5 | Quizlet

propositional representations

things we do and think

associative representations

automatic reactions

holistic representatations

schemas from childhood

opposition

asking too much for the patient's liking

resistance

mismatch with the client

legitimated therapist

expert, trustworthy, attractive

attune

feelings of understanding increase openness to suggestions

evoking message

verbal, vocal, or nonverbal communication a client sends that unconsciously pulls the therapist to react in a specific way.

impact message

emotional reactions, thoughts, and action tendencies that a patient unconsciously induces in their therapist

metacommunication

the non-verbal and implicit messages that accompany the verbal message, influencing how the receiver interprets the message

a-social responses

use the behaviour of the client to get them to change

therapist drift

the therapist deviates from the established treatment protocols

strategic maneuvering

Initially adapt to the patient's preferred interaction style.

Build cooperation and reduce resistance.

Gradually guide the relationship toward the desired therapeutic position.

Initial Complementary Stance

At first show strong understandance for the patient. After trust develops, therapists gradually introduce alternative perspectives and gently challenge the patient's views.