The Coercive Power of Want
David McRaney discusses how the desire for others to think, feel, or act a certain way can create a sense of coercion and lead to reactants. He explores the negative feedback loop that can occur in therapeutic frameworks and conversations, where attempting to change someone's behavior or beliefs can actually strengthen their resistance.In this clip
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