Jim told Margie,a cognitive therapist who has adopted a constructivist perspective,that he is a prisoner of his dysfunctional past.Margie should do all of the following except:

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A constructivist perspective suggests that individuals construct their own reality through their experiences and interpretations. Therefore, Margie should focus on helping Jim examine and understand his own constructions of reality. Encouraging him to tell his story (B) and helping him see himself as a survivor (D) are both constructive approaches. However, steering him away from telling his story (C) would prevent Margie from gaining an understanding of Jim's experiences and interpretations.

Jim Told Margie,a Cognitive Therapist Who Has Adopted a Constructivist