Denial, repression and dissociation are FEATURES, not bugs … in other words, the human nervous system is designed to [preserve homeostasis](https://www.quora.com/search?q=homeostasis%20preservation&author=84795924 “www.quora.com”) … aka don’t allow sense of self or world to become destabilized.
Therefore, WE ALL are seeking to have our notions affirmed … it’s how ALL of our brains work
And while it iS TRUE that all therapists should apply non-violence (not forcing consciousness), any therapist that takes it into the realm of lies, falsehoods or delusions, is guilty of being either incompetent or manipulative.
https://www.quora.com/search?q=homeostasis%20preservation&author=84795924