A therapist says to her client: "You say you're feeling fine, but your face is showing me an angry expression." Which strategy is the therapist using?

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The therapist is using confrontation of a content-process discrepancy by pointing out the inconsistency between what the client says ("feeling fine") and the non-verbal cues (an "angry expression") they are exhibiting. This technique helps in bringing awareness to the client about their internal state versus their external expression.

A Therapist Says to Her Client: "You Say You're Feeling