July 2025

This section introduces practical strategies for managing resistant clients, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and non-confrontational approaches to foster trust and engagement in therapy. 1.1 Understanding the Importance of Managing Client Resistance Managing client resistance is crucial for fostering a productive therapeutic relationship. Resistance, often a natural defensive reaction, can hinder progress and create challenges for therapists. Addressing resistance effectively is essential to understanding client motivations, fears, and barriers to change. It requires empathy, active listening, and non-confrontational approaches to build trust. Ignoring or mishandling resistance can lead to disengagement or stagnation in therapy. By recognizing resistance as a