Appear Quote by David D. Burns
“Most therapists do not appear to know how to pinpoint and reverse therapeutic resistance - to head it off at the pass. Instead, they try to persuade the patient to change, or to do the psychotherapy homework, while the patient resists and 'yes-butts' the therapist. The therapist ends up feeling frustrated and resentful, and doing all the work.”
About This Quote
Therapists often fail to address resistance directly, leading to frustration and one-sided effort.
In simple terms: Therapists get stuck when they ignore resistance.
Key Takeaway
Address resistance early.
Themes
therapy
resistance
communication
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- clinical sessions
- patient engagement
- training programs
Key Concepts
psychology
counseling techniques
Questions to Reflect On
- How can therapists detect resistance sooner?
- What techniques reduce patient pushback?
A Different Perspective
Therapists may lack tools to identify resistance.
