In the context of therapy, what does “collusion”
between a therapist and client refer to?

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The client and therapist prematurely terminating
therapy

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The therapist mirroring the client’s
communication style to facilitate alliance

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A tacit agreement to avoid emotionally painful
material, such as trauma and attachment-related distress

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The therapist reinforcing the client’s negative
self-beliefs in an attempt to build rapport

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