Difference between revisions of "Intensification of defense"
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The patient may begin by stating a particular life problem that disturbs him; and if silent, he may be asked by the therapist to express his immediate awareness. However he begins, the focus is on his moment-to-moment "here and now" experience as much as possible; intensification and exaggeration of this experience is encouraged by a variety of exercises. Techniques could include: | The patient may begin by stating a particular life problem that disturbs him; and if silent, he may be asked by the therapist to express his immediate awareness. However he begins, the focus is on his moment-to-moment "here and now" experience as much as possible; intensification and exaggeration of this experience is encouraged by a variety of exercises. Techniques could include: | ||
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| − | + | [[Fritz Perls]]<ref>Perls,F. (1969). ''In and out of the garbage pail''. Lafayette, CA: Real People Press. </ref> used both the [[Empty Chair Technique]] and the [[Exaggeration Technique]] to assist the client in understanding his/her defenses. | |
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Revision as of 21:07, 21 February 2016
Definition
The patient may begin by stating a particular life problem that disturbs him; and if silent, he may be asked by the therapist to express his immediate awareness. However he begins, the focus is on his moment-to-moment "here and now" experience as much as possible; intensification and exaggeration of this experience is encouraged by a variety of exercises. Techniques could include:
Fritz Perls[1] used both the Empty Chair Technique and the Exaggeration Technique to assist the client in understanding his/her defenses.
References
- ↑ Perls,F. (1969). In and out of the garbage pail. Lafayette, CA: Real People Press.
