Contextual Therapy Model

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In this course, there have been topics that have resonated with me. The first that comes to my mind revolves around contextual therapy model. While I was reading this, it became very clear to me that this is my preferred therapy as it is grounded in building and focusing on the relationship between the client and the helper. I really like that. A small part of me doesn't see therapy being successful unless there is that relationship there. The next idea or topic that resonated with me was when you are in the helper-client relationship that safety be addressed. I don't see healing happening when the client is not safe physically, mentally or emotionally either outside of the client-therapist relationship or inside. Based on this course I think

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