When someone has too many painful memories and has a hard time recognizing them, a helpful therapist could lead the person away from ________ and toward _________.

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Acting out, as defined psychoanalytically, is reserved for those situations and individuals who cannot face what has happened to them or cannot bring themselves to fully comprehend the impact of the situation. Bringing the issues into the conscious mind will help the client move toward resolution. While dissonance and resonance may seem like appropriate responses, they are internal measures of health, while acting out is by definition external.

When Someone Has Too Many Painful Memories and Has a Hard