What are the potential explanations for why 5-10% of patients experience worsening symptoms after completing psychotherapy?

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Published
24 Aug 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The reasons for deterioration in 5-10% of patients post-psychotherapy include poor therapist-patient relationship, therapist incompetence, disruption of a previously stable functioning pattern, and therapy not equipping clients with alternative coping methods. Therefore, all these factors contribute to the decline.

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