ABSTRACT
Traditionally, therapists have been trained in the theory of human development and problem formation. In recent years, more attention has been placed on theories that encourage change processes in therapy with less emphasis placed on the past. We think it is important to remember that clients come to us with their own experiences and ideas about what works for them. If thera pists are too enamored with their own theories to the exclusion of clients’ ideas, they risk losing rapport as well as missing therapeutic opportunities presented by clients.
