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So present‐centered therapy by the title

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tells you that we're present-focused,

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but we also know that things that are happening

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in the present probably have some roots in the past.

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And PCT allows you to understand those roots.

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Sometimes people will experience a lot of anger

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throughout their week,

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and they struggle to understand what that is.

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They think it's just what's going on around them.

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And that is definitely playing a role,

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but sometimes it's coming from a traumatic experience

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and common reactions to trauma

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that often people get used to

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responding to their external stressors with anger.

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And so that's an opportunity to learn that connection.

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And you can only do that

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if you actually talk a little bit about the past.

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So absolutely, you will talk a little bit about the past

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to make those connections

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to the current issues you're having,

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and then move forward with understanding

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how to best resolve the current issues you're experiencing.