Expanding the Functioning Triangle: Understanding Secondary Orientations

Key Points

  • Identify primary approaches to change and consider the secondary orientation.
  • Start with acceptance, not necessarily insight or true validation.
  • The duality of experience can get clients unstuck, but also keep you out of power struggles.
  • Secondary targets can be treatment adherence.
  • The more balanced the approach to change, the more they will engage in the therapeutic process.
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Expanding the Functioning Triangle: Understanding Secondary Orientations