Positive provocation involves the combination of which two factors in order to be an effective paradoxical intervention?

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Positive provocation involves using respectful confrontation as well as a paradoxical twist. This means that the therapist challenges the client's problematic behavior or thought pattern in a respectful and non-threatening way, but does so with a twist that challenges the client's assumptions and opens up new possibilities. Using sarcasm or humor may not always be appropriate or effective in positive provocation, and cautiousness alone may not be enough to create the necessary paradoxical twist.

Positive Provocation Involves the Combination of Which Two Factors in Order