Why do cognitive-behavioral family therapists use empathy to build the therapeutic alliance?

a. Because empathy is a curative process in and of itself
b. To “integrate” experiential concepts to make better therapy
c. To create rapport, allowing therapists to get to the “real” interventions of therapy
d. To help clients to feel more comfortable with the therapy process


ANS: C

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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Who proposed four transdisciplinary foundations that underlie all addictions counseling interventions?

a. ACA b. SAMHSA c. CSAT d. APA

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a. content of thought b. affect c. orientation d. perception

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