5. Resistance
Last week, I referred to RESISTANCE and its role in the mental health profession. As a review, the concept of resistance is applied to the reaction of clients who do not change or let go of their defense mechanisms. These individuals are referred to as “resistant clients.”
19. More on Change is Possible
This seems obvious; however, I need to say it: Change can’t and won’t happen unless and until we do something different. The challenge is that we often want change, but we don’t want to do anything different to contribute to facilitating change. People tend to want to keep doing what is familiar and comfortable and often don’t want to let go of old patterns and responses.
Case Study Part II
Continuing where I left off last week, sharing my work with my manicurist . . . It was obvious to me that she was suffering from severe PTSD. After being in counseling for the better part of 30 years, she was still having severe fear reactions. Fortunately, she was open to trying something different that might help her have choices to live with more self-esteem.