Whether working with an individual, couple, or family, most therapists at some point will be "invited" by clients to triangulate with them against a third party who may or may not be present in the room. To be effective, the therapist must maintain therapeutic neutrality in order to interrupt a client's attempt to involve the therapist or someone else in a triangle. This ability to be neutral is also known as:

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Differentiation refers to the ability to maintain one's own beliefs and values while remaining emotionally connected to others, without getting drawn into their emotional issues or conflicts. In the context of therapy, it allows the therapist to remain neutral and not become triangulated into the client's issues.

Whether Working with an Individual, Couple, or Family, Most Therapists