The Motivated Reasoning Paradox

November 15, 2018 by C. Scott McMillin

A better approach is to seek out the motivation behind the belief.

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Is Your Therapy Dull?

August 23, 2018 by C. Scott McMillin

“It’s too much like doing your taxes,” was her verdict.  That’s probably the worst thing I’ve heard anyone say about psychotherapy.

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Maintenance Dilemma

December 22, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

Weary looking young man lies on sofa extending a remote control.

Would you respond to this information with a concerted effort at self-examination and profound behavior change?

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Three Challenges

September 15, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

Like a stroke patient who suddenly finds himself needing to relearn basic skills that were once automatic, it may require a level of personal commitment unseen for many years.

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Counseling Effectiveness: Allegiance and Alliance

April 24, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

The challenge is to develop that relationship quickly enough to engage the client and create an environment that promotes success.

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The Compliance Problem

March 24, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

It presupposes a patient who agrees with the recommendations, which, particularly with addictions, may not be the case.

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Confrontation

March 10, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

What’s the difference? Maybe it’s in how confrontation is used.

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What ‘Empathy’ Means

February 24, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

Not so much ‘I share your pain’ as ‘I want to show you I understand what you mean.’

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Examining Goals and Assumptions

January 30, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

Others enter counseling with no intention of changing at all. Their goal is simply to placate some authority.

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Antabuse Redux

January 6, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

It’s designed to prevent drinking on impulse, but if I’m an alcoholic with a history of impulsive drinking, do I really want to mess with this?

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