Why is it particularly challenging for
therapists to address avoidant defenses in clients with a traumatic history?

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Addressing these defenses is never recommended

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Directing attention to attachment-related
material risks straining the therapeutic alliance and disrupting the client’s
sense of being understood

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Avoidant defenses need to be taken down as
quickly as possible

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Avoidant defenses are typically associated with
neurobiological impairments that reduce insight capacity

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