History
Provocative therapy was conceived by Frank Farrelly. He began looking at new approaches to psychotherapy that could treat patients who were resistant to conventional forms of therapy. He gave a number of demonstrations of his theories, most notably at a 1978 conference at Temple University, where he attracted the attention of Richard Bandler and John Grinder. They would use their findings in their development of Neurolinguistic Programming
Approach
Provocative therapy was radical for its time. The therapist encourages the client to defend themselves and affirm their self-worth by the use of reverse-psychology. The therapeutic relationship is intended to be good-natured, with humour forming an important part of the process.
How can it help?
Provocative therapy can be used in conjunction with or as a stand-alone treatment. It has been used to treat problems such as anxiety, procrastination, resentment, low self-esteem and panic disorders. Its use is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and the USA and is an effective alternative to conventional therapy.
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