Giavanna came to counseling because she was anxious in social situations. After working together for 6 weeks, Giavanna has made a lot of progress and she and her clinician have decided it is time to stop their work together after two more meetings. At the next session, Giavanna reports that she finds herself once again becoming anxious in social situations. This is an example of:

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Giavanna's recurrence of anxiety in social situations suggests that she is regressing under stress, which is a common occurrence when individuals face new or particularly challenging situations. This does not necessarily mean that she is dependent on her therapist or is making a cry for help, nor does it necessarily foreshadow a worsening of her condition. It is important for the clinician to continue working with Giavanna to help her develop effective coping strategies in these situations.

Giavanna Came to Counseling Because She Was Anxious in Social