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protected relationship

any professional provider–client contact that is subject to ethical standards regarding confidentiality of records and other information provided by the client, information about sessions with the client, and the existence of the relationship itself.

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January 18th 2025

double approach–avoidance conflict

double approach–avoidance conflict

a complex conflict situation arising when a person is confronted with two goals or options that each have significant attractive and unattractive features. See also approach–avoidance conflict.