Which of the following behaviors would identify a therapist as a Gestaltist?

a. She presents as an expert, knowing that the client would not trust a therapist who doesn’t know what she is doing.
b. She presents as little personality as possible to facilitate the transference/counter transference process.
c. She acts differently, depending on which stage of therapy the counseling relationship is in.
d. She refuses to protect the client from discomfort and responsibility.
e. She plays a more directive role as the severity of the client’s problems increases.


Answer: d

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