In response to a mother's report that her daughter's no longer bringing her tea in the morning must mean that her daughter does not love her, the therapist says: "Your daughter's bringing you tea fewer times a week may mean she is building friendships with girls her own age, which could be a sign she is making progress toward her goal of becoming more independent." What is the term to describe this?

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The therapist is reframing the situation by offering a different perspective on the daughter's behavior, suggesting a positive development rather than a lack of love.

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