Universally Applicable The contact rebus theory is not only useful therapeutically; it is a universally applicable concept of human behavior that lends itself to other contexts of human interaction (Motivational Work, Part 1: Values and Theory, pages 349 – 388). To illustrate the general theory of the contact rebus, we can start by describing how … [Read more…]
The General Theory of the Contact Rebus The contact rebus theory is useful therapeutically; it is a universally applicable concept of human behavior that lends itself to other contexts of human interaction. Falling in love is a good illustration of the generality of the concept. Aggression is a way to connect for manifestly motivated lovers. … [Read more…]
View on Defense and Resistance The contact rebus serves as a guide on handling the defense and enables an understanding of the client’s resistance, creating a positive attitude towards the client. In essence, it is a new concept in psychology. The latter is, from an emotional perspective, crucial in Motivational Work. The client’s defensiveness is … [Read more…]
The Case Study Grown Up in a Socially Functional Family Twenty-seven-year-old Naemi is a drug addict and has now been taken into custody on suspicion of dealing. A non-institutional care assistant is assigned to visit Naemi at the police station, and she reads her client’s file before meeting her. Naemi has grown up in a … [Read more…]
One of the typical features of the latently motivated is his resistance to change; he shuns contact with the motivational worker and defends himself against development forces. His resistance appears strong and able to negate all attempts at treatment, cooperation, and constructive influence. One such defense is the aggressive contact rebus. From an emotional perspective, … [Read more…]
