Mario recently started seeing a therapist. At the start of each session, Mario lies down and starts talking about anything that comes to mind. He often rambles, and he sometimes thinks that the things he describes seem trivial or silly, but his therapist encourages him to say whatever comes into his mind. This therapeutic technique is common among therapists who use which of the following approaches in therapy?

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This therapeutic technique is called free association and is commonly used in psychoanalytic therapy. The therapist encourages the client to say whatever comes to mind, even if it seems trivial or silly, and the therapist analyzes the underlying meaning and unconscious thoughts behind the client's words.

Mario Recently Started Seeing a Therapist