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Commentary: Rupture repair as a transtheoretical corrective experience
Author(s) -
Eubanks Catherine F.,
Sergi Joey,
Samstag Lisa Wallner,
Muran J. Christopher
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.23117
Subject(s) - psychology , psychotherapist , session (web analytics) , curiosity , compassion , interpersonal communication , generosity , social psychology , computer science , philosophy , theology , world wide web , political science , law
This commentary highlights common principles shared across the diverse clinical case examples featured in this In Session issue on Rupture Repair in Practice . We discuss the importance of therapists recognizing subtle signs of rupture and responding to ruptures with curiosity and compassion. We also consider how therapists can use repair strategies responsively to facilitate a corrective experience for the patient. We explore the ways in which the specific resolution strategy of linking a rupture to larger interpersonal patterns can benefit the therapeutic process, and the ways in which it can constitute a form of avoidance. We conclude by noting promising future directions and celebrating the generosity evidenced by these insightful authors' willingness to share and explore challenging moments in therapy.