The Contradiction of Patterns
Any pattern, contradicted sufficiently, turns to discharge.
We have talked about the possible sources or forms of contradiction in three categories:
1) The environmental factors in the counseling situation
2) The actions, attitudes, appearance, and demeanor of the counselor
3) The actions, attitudes, appearance, and demeanor of the client
All of these areas merit continuing exploration toward finding additional, more workable, and more effective contradictions.
From page 171 of “The Central Importance of ‘Contradiction,’” in A Better World
(Present Time 209, October 2022)
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