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Therapy often focuses on uncovering irrational or unhelpful beliefs.

Clients are often blind to their own irrational beliefs, which slows progress.

Relying on therapists to point them out may accelerate treatment—if trust exists.

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There is a question I wish clients would ask their therapists. It cuts to the heart of what therapy is about. And under the right circumstances, it may even accelerate their treatment.

To fully appreciate the power of this question, it’s necessary to first understand the context of many therapy treatment methods. A substantial aspect of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is identifying irrational beliefs and replacing them with a healthier self-messages.

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