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Jan 24, 2024 · Spitting in the Soup: This metaphorical technique makes the client’s self-defeating behaviors unpalatable by highlighting the negative consequences. For instance, if a client procrastinates, the therapist might underscore the anxiety, missed opportunities, or disappointments that arise from this behavior.
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Sep 15, 2021 · Counselor Tips addresses Spitting in the Client's Soup, an Adlerian/Individual Psychology technique. An example of how to use this technique is provided.
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Spitting in the Soup is a metaphor for making clients aware of their self-defeating behaviors and goals, to spoil their clean conscience. It is a way to motivate reorientation and change, based on Adler's individual psychology.
One of the few essentials of successful therapy is that it must instigate a fresh conversational perspective. In James Hillman’s terms, there has to be that jolt of novelty. Or, to use Alfred Adler’s colorful language, the therapist must somehow “spit in the client’s soup.”
Jul 26, 2023 · We discuss the Adlerian therapeutic tool of "spitting in the soup" to promote choice & change. #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #psycholog...
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Feb 1, 2020 · Spitting in the soup is a memorable metaphor. It reminds us that sometimes it is necessary to spoil the fun in order to alter negative patterns and create positive behavior change. Add spit to the soup and it is ruined.
Apr 9, 2015 · Spitting in the soup is a good tool for starting change generating conversations. This technique is an excellent reminder that it is perfectly okay to notice negative patterns of behavior and point them out within the context of warm, friendly relationships.
