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therapeutic crisis

a turning point in the treatment process, usually due to sudden insight or a significant revelation on the part of the client or patient. The crisis may have positive or negative implications and may lead to a change for the better or the worse, depending on how it is handled.

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October 9th 2024

functional psychology

functional psychology

see functionalism.