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  • Title: Guiding task work in the context of an emotion-focused relationship.
    Author: Goldman R, Goldstein Z.
    Journal: J Clin Psychol; 2023 Jul; 79(7):1627-1640. PubMed ID: 36508430.
    Abstract:
    In undertaking the complex process of being an emotion-focused therapist, one needs to strike a careful balance between providing a safe relational environment, while navigating with clients through their emotional world. In response to in-session verbal and non-verbal indicators, they invite clients to engage in chair work tasks designed to facilitate emotional exploration and deepening with a goal of emotional transformation. Therapists may be daunted by the prospect of introducing chair work tasks, and concerned about the impact on the relational bond. However, chair work tasks can deepen emotional exploration and shifts, and streamline the process of change. The case of Emma* will illustrate how therapists navigate the interplay between striking an empathic relationship and facilitating chair work tasks. The case will demonstrate how the therapist addresses hesitation or reluctance expressed by the client, while strengthening the bond and deepening emotional processing (*Pseudonym).
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