Is it okay to use why in therapeutic sessions ?
Is it okay to use why in therapeutic sessions ? Insights from western and eastern approaches
Western psychologists often avoid asking why or answering the question why directly. They think asking why can make people feel they are being accused which in turn could make them respond defensively. They may even become resistant or even pass the blame on other things.
The psychologists will use various methods to incorporate the why during their session and eventually will get the answers they are after.
You might have observed that some would rather ask “Hi, if you don’t mind, can you explain me why you are late today” than simple say “Hi, why are you late today? All good? ”. They think asking an abrupt why may overwhelm the clients that they avoid it even in the simple conversation.
