All successful therapies, regardless of approach, share the following key element:

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All successful therapies involve helping the client change their negative beliefs or patterns of thinking, which is what replacing a self-defeating life story with a more hopeful one aims to achieve. Neutral and detached therapists (A) may not establish a strong rapport with the client, whereas therapists who rely solely on empirical research (C) may overlook the individual needs of the client. While lessening symptoms (D) is a goal of therapy, it is not the only or the most important element of successful therapy.

All Successful Therapies, Regardless of Approach, Share the Following Key