One of the most basic assumptions of the DBT approach is that clients ______________ ______________________________.
A) seek change but do not want to let go of the old way of doing things
B) seek change and are most often ready for change
C) seek change because the they will lose someone close if they do not
D) seek to avoid change because they are happy where they are at in life

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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) operates on the understanding that clients are seeking change but often struggle with letting go of their old behaviors or ways of thinking, which can be maladaptive but familiar and comforting. This creates a tension or dialectic that the therapy aims to address.

One of the Most Basic Assumptions of the DBT Approach