The therapist must demystify therapy from the beginning to show the client that she is her own rescuer, and the expectations, roles, and responsibilities of both client and therapist must be explored and equally agreed upon. The therapist recognizes that with every symptom a client has, there is a strength.
The therapist must demystify therapy, emphasizing the client's agency and self-healing potential. Both parties need to establish clear expectations and shared responsibility for the therapeutic journey. Every symptom is seen as a source of strength in the client.