Sometimes a therapist cannot get at the crux of a client's problems because the client uses unconscious defense strategies for protection.When this happens,________ is said to be occurring.

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Resistance occurs when the client unconsciously resists the therapeutic process, often through defense mechanisms, in order to protect themselves from experiencing difficult emotions or confronting uncomfortable truths. This can make it difficult for the therapist to uncover the root of the client's problems and can slow down the therapeutic process.

Sometimes a Therapist Cannot Get at the Crux of a Client's