Working with passive-aggressive clients

This paper discusses the specifics and treatment plan for passive-aggressive clients. The motives of passivity based on the work of Robert Ingram are discussed, and treatment methods described by Frances Bonds-White are proposed. Special attention is paid to the stages of therapy, including the establishment of an alliance, the restructuring of ego states and the granting of permits. The unresolved development tasks are reflected and the emphasis is placed on the triggers of change. The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a relationship with a client before solving problems of social control. Bonds-White emphasizes the importance of helping clients develop productivity skills, time management, and setting realistic goals. Therapy is aimed at changing the paradigm of receiving «strokes» from the outside world, encouraging the client to seek recognition for achievements rather than for his attempts.