ABSTRACT
Resistance to change is an important and pervasive phenomenon in psychotherapy and health care. The term usually refers to the observation that many people who try to change on their own or with professional assistance often engage in behaviors that interfere with their making the desired changes. In the field of psychotherapy, resistance is seen as both an impediment to change and a phenomenon that can provide valuable information about the client. Helping people overcome their resistance can lead to significantly higher success rates for psychotherapy and health care.
