If a symbolic-experiential therapist is feeling annoyed in session and chooses to convey this to her client, this is considered ___________________ ___.
a. use of absurdity
b. use of integrity
c. use of authenticity
d. use of professionalism
Question 2
Which of the following is true of absurdity as it is used in symbolic-experiential therapy?
a. Absurdity is used for absurditys sake.
b. Absurdity is used to avoid speaking directly about a sensitive issue.
c. Absurdity allows the therapist to play with otherwise serious matters.
d. Absurdity uses a paradoxical technique that takes the symptom and minimizes it greatly.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
Abundant cave art after about 30,000 years ago is evidence of the importance of symbolic behavior fo
Nonverbal communications convey strong, powerful messages that may be negative or positive.
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
Symbolic Gesturing