Angry Clients and What to Do

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Almost one in 5 psychologists reported having been physically attacked by at least one client. Over 80 percent of psychologists reported having been afraid that a client would attack them. Therapy and counseling can be dangerous professions at times. This essay reports an incident during childhood when the writer frequently felt threatened. It then identifies skills counselors need in order to diffuse angry and hostile clients in order to protect themselves and colleagues.