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Examples of How to Use a Therapeutic Paradox
“Maybe now is not the right time for you to make changes.”
“You have been continuing to engage in [insert risky/problem behavior] and yet you say that you want to
[insert the behavior you want change—e.g., get your children back; get your driver’s license returned; not
have your spouse leave]. Maybe this is not a good time to try and make those changes.”
“So it sounds like you have a lot going on with trying to balance a career and family, and these priorities
are completing with your treatment at this time.”
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