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karateprodigy

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Why do the authors state that focusing on the present when conducting past-centered exercises is generally more productive than focusing solely on the past?
 
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Stress inoculation training helps clients change ______________ and _______________, and increase coping skills by using a three phase approach: education, training, and practice.
 
  a. thoughts; emotions
  b. patterns; reactions
  c. negative self-talk; unhelpful inner dialogues
  d. unrealistic expectations; hopes



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Answer to Question 1

The authors state that focusing on the present in a past-centered exercise is more productive for members because members cannot change the past, but can choose how they are affected by the past today. Merely describing or recalling what happened in the past does little to help members to change thoughts or feelings that they currently have or to address current issues they have related to their past.

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