Focus — psychotherapy techniques

The early formulation of one central conflict that will organize the whole brief treatment.

Core Conflictual Relationship Theme (CCRT)

Luborsky's structured method for identifying a repeated relationship theme through Wish, Response of Other, and Response of Self.

STPP

Selective Attention and Neglect

A focus-maintaining technique: attend to material linked to the central conflict and gently neglect material that pulls therapy away from it…

STPP

Working with Resistance: Pressure and Clarification

A focused sequence for noticing resistance, asking for concrete detail, and returning the client to the central conflict.

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