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Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

I don’t know. . . . I did it because you told me to.

Can you tell me more about it? What movie did you see?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:I don’t know. . . . I did it because you told me to.###Response: Can you tell me more about it? What movie did you see?

Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

A science fiction movie. I forgot the title.

Was that a good movie?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:A science fiction movie. I forgot the title.###Response: Was that a good movie?

Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

Not too bad.

What did you like and what didn’t you like about it?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:Not too bad.###Response: What did you like and what didn’t you like about it?

Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

I liked the story. I used to read a lot of science fiction novels. It made me think. I used to like that a lot. But the actors were not very good. It was hard to forget that they were acting. I like when you can totally forget that it’s a movie, you know.

Would you say that going to the movies was a positive or a negative experience, in the end?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:I liked the story. I used to read a lot of science fiction novels. It made me think. I used to like that a lot. But the actors were not very good. It was hard to forget that they were acting. I like when you can totally forget that it’s a movie, you know.###Response: Would you say that going to the movies was a positive or a negative experience, in the end?

Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

Not negative, no. A little positive. Not too bad of an experience.

Is it something you imagine doing again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:Not negative, no. A little positive. Not too bad of an experience.###Response: Is it something you imagine doing again?

Activating and Shaping Behavior Change

Maybe.

What would motivate you to go again?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Activating and Shaping Behavior Change### Input:Maybe.###Response: What would motivate you to go again?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

I can’t imagine giving that talk tomorrow. It is going to be the most horrible experience of my life. I am seriously considering not going.

If you are frightened of speaking in public, I can understand that you are not looking forward to giving this talk. Is there any reason why you would do this presentation?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:I can’t imagine giving that talk tomorrow. It is going to be the most horrible experience of my life. I am seriously considering not going.###Response: If you are frightened of speaking in public, I can understand that you are not looking forward to giving this talk. Is there any reason why you would do this presentation?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

I have to. . . . Everybody expects me to report the activities of my team.

Is that an important moment for the company?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:I have to. . . . Everybody expects me to report the activities of my team.###Response: Is that an important moment for the company?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

Oh yeah! It’s a big deal.

Why is that a big deal, exactly?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:Oh yeah! It’s a big deal.###Response: Why is that a big deal, exactly?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

Well, you know, our team did a very important work this year on enhancing the performance of the company. We created a new website. We invested a lot of money in advertisements. So it’s important that everybody in the company can see what we did. They need to know that we worked hard and that we are about to see great results from our efforts.

Are you proud of this work?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:Well, you know, our team did a very important work this year on enhancing the performance of the company. We created a new website. We invested a lot of money in advertisements. So it’s important that everybody in the company can see what we did. They need to know that we worked hard and that we are about to see great results from our efforts.###Response: Are you proud of this work?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

Yes, absolutely.

What do you think the company is going to think of your work?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:Yes, absolutely.###Response: What do you think the company is going to think of your work?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

I think they are going to love it.

It sounds like this talk means a lot to you.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:I think they are going to love it.###Response: It sounds like this talk means a lot to you.

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

Yeah . . . But I am so scared of talking in front of hundreds of people. This is going to be horrible.

Yeah, I know. It must be very scary for you. Is it possible that this talk may be a horrible experience and also a meaningful experience?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:Yeah . . . But I am so scared of talking in front of hundreds of people. This is going to be horrible.###Response: Yeah, I know. It must be very scary for you. Is it possible that this talk may be a horrible experience and also a meaningful experience?

The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.

It is both, yeah. But right now, it feels mostly horrible, very stressful.

Yeah, thinking about talking in front of everybody already makes you feel stressed; that’s understandable and I’m pretty sure I would feel the same way in your position! What do you think would be the most useful for you? Not going so you avoid a horrible experience or going to have a meaningful experience?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist normalizes the client’s experience (not wanting to give the talk) by linking it to his fear of public speaking through conditional framing. He then uses conditional framing again to explore sources of motivation for giving the talk.### input:It is both, yeah. But right now, it feels mostly horrible, very stressful.###Response: Yeah, thinking about talking in front of everybody already makes you feel stressed; that’s understandable and I’m pretty sure I would feel the same way in your position! What do you think would be the most useful for you? Not going so you avoid a horrible experience or going to have a meaningful experience?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

She never asks me anything about what I do at work. That’s really frustrating. At the end of a day of work, I would love to talk about what I did, what’s important to me.

Do you bring the topic up yourself sometimes?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:She never asks me anything about what I do at work. That’s really frustrating. At the end of a day of work, I would love to talk about what I did, what’s important to me.###Response: Do you bring the topic up yourself sometimes?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

No, because if she was really interested, I wouldn’t have to start the conversation. She would ask me first!

So you wait until she asks you about your day?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:No, because if she was really interested, I wouldn’t have to start the conversation. She would ask me first!###Response: So you wait until she asks you about your day?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Yeah.

Does she ask you at some point?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Yeah.###Response: Does she ask you at some point?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Rarely.

I imagine that it must feel very disappointing. Did you tell her that you would like her to ask you more about your work?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:###Response:

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

No. If I ask her, it’s not going to be natural. It would sound fake. I want her to really care, not to ask me just to make me happy.

What we are trying to do here is to find out what works and what doesn’t work so you can choose what is the best for you, right? How about we look at this together in detail so that we better understand what happens in this difficult situation with your wife?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:No. If I ask her, it’s not going to be natural. It would sound fake. I want her to really care, not to ask me just to make me happy.###Response: What we are trying to do here is to find out what works and what doesn’t work so you can choose what is the best for you, right? How about we look at this together in detail so that we better understand what happens in this difficult situation with your wife?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Okay.

So you said you come back from your day of work. . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Okay.###Response: So you said you come back from your day of work. . . .

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

I would like to talk about my day, to share what’s important to me.

And then, what happens?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:I would like to talk about my day, to share what’s important to me.###Response: And then, what happens?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Nothing. I wait, hoping that she is going to ask me about my day but it never happens.

How do you feel then?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Nothing. I wait, hoping that she is going to ask me about my day but it never happens.###Response: How do you feel then?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Very disappointed. Lonely.

Would you say that waiting contributes to having a conversation about your work with your wife?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Very disappointed. Lonely.###Response: Would you say that waiting contributes to having a conversation about your work with your wife?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

No. But there is nothing else I can do.

What would happen if you started talking about your work without waiting for your wife to ask you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:No. But there is nothing else I can do.###Response: What would happen if you started talking about your work without waiting for your wife to ask you?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

I don’t know what would happen. But I don’t want to do that because it would not feel like she is spontaneously interested.

And you said that it would be the same problem if you told her that you would like her to ask you about your work, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:I don’t know what would happen. But I don’t want to do that because it would not feel like she is spontaneously interested.###Response: And you said that it would be the same problem if you told her that you would like her to ask you about your work, right?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Yes. It has to come from her or else it won’t mean anything.

So, let’s try to figure out what works and what doesn’t work, okay? You said that waiting doesn’t work. You already know that because it is what you have been doing for a long time, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Yes. It has to come from her or else it won’t mean anything.###Response: So, let’s try to figure out what works and what doesn’t work, okay? You said that waiting doesn’t work. You already know that because it is what you have been doing for a long time, right?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Yes.

Have you been able to observe what happens when you tell your wife about your work instead of waiting for her to ask?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Yes.###Response: Have you been able to observe what happens when you tell your wife about your work instead of waiting for her to ask?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

No. I never do that, so I can’t tell. But I know it wouldn’t be the same as if she asked first.

Would there be any risk in trying that, just to see what happens?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:No. I never do that, so I can’t tell. But I know it wouldn’t be the same as if she asked first.###Response: Would there be any risk in trying that, just to see what happens?

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

No, there is no risk. It’s just that it’s not how I would like things to be.

I know. This is frustrating when you really want something and nothing you do seems to help.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:No, there is no risk. It’s just that it’s not how I would like things to be.###Response: I know. This is frustrating when you really want something and nothing you do seems to help.

Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him

Exactly. That’s frustrating. I feel like I have tried to be patient, but it doesn’t work.

How about trying something different? This way, you can observe what happens.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Clients are often open to looking at the bigger picture because they are currently not satisfied with what is going on in their lives. a client complaining that his wife doesn’t show enough interest in him### input:Exactly. That’s frustrating. I feel like I have tried to be patient, but it doesn’t work.###Response: How about trying something different? This way, you can observe what happens.

the therapist is reformulating the client’s state- ments as thoughts and feelings he has rather than things he is

I’m so weak.

It must be hard to have this thought. How are you feeling?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist is reformulating the client’s state- ments as thoughts and feelings he has rather than things he is### input:I’m so weak.###Response: It must be hard to have this thought. How are you feeling?

the therapist is reformulating the client’s state- ments as thoughts and feelings he has rather than things he is

I’m crushed. I can’t to do anything. Yeah, it goes pretty fast, but I can see that.

And the feeling of being crushed shows up again, huh?And then the thought that you can’t do anything. . . . It seems like these experiences happen in a sequence. Is that what you notice?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist is reformulating the client’s state- ments as thoughts and feelings he has rather than things he is### input:I’m crushed. I can’t to do anything. Yeah, it goes pretty fast, but I can see that.###Response: And the feeling of being crushed shows up again, huh?And then the thought that you can’t do anything. . . . It seems like these experiences happen in a sequence. Is that what you notice?

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I feel terribly stressed, and talking about my stress is even more painful. Can we talk about something else?

I can see that it is really hard for you. We can change the topic of our conversation, of course. But is that what you want to do or what your stress wants you to do?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.### input:I can see that it is really hard for you. We can change the topic of our conversation, of course. But is that what you want to do or what your stress wants you to do?###Response: I feel terribly stressed, and talking about my stress is even more painful. Can we talk about something else?

techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.

I don’t really have a choice. . . . I feel very nervous, and that’s really painful. I can’t stay like that.

Yeah, that’s painful, I know. And it makes sense to want to escape that. Would you like to have a choice though?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.### input:Yeah, that’s painful, I know. And it makes sense to want to escape that. Would you like to have a choice though?###Response:I don’t really have a choice. . . . I feel very nervous, and that’s really painful. I can’t stay like that.

techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.

I would like to be less controlled by my stress, for sure . . .

Because this way, you could do what you really want? You could decide to talk about something else or to keep talking, no matter how stressed you feel?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.### input:I would like to be less controlled by my stress, for sure . . .###Response:Because this way, you could do what you really want? You could decide to talk about something else or to keep talking, no matter how stressed you feel?

techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.

Yes. I’d rather not feel stressed at all though!

I understand. And right now, the stress is there . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: techniques that aim to transform the function of problematic sources of influence, and other techniques directly targeting the response instead.### input:Yes. I’d rather not feel stressed at all though!###Response:I understand. And right now, the stress is there . . .

The therapist encourages the client to notice the flexibility that has already begun to occur.

How can i observe how much it is controlling what i can do or not do?

Well, perhaps we could start with this. It looks like since you said you wanted to change the topic of our conversation, you were actually able to keep talking about your stress. Did you notice that? I wonder if it is a sign that you can still decide to do what you want, even when you feel stressed.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist encourages the client to notice the flexibility that has already begun to occur.### input:How can i observe how much it is controlling what i can do or not do?###Input:How can i observe how much it is controlling what i can do or not do?###Response:Well, perhaps we could start with this. It looks like since you said you wanted to change the topic of our conversation, you were actually able to keep talking about your stress. Did you notice that? I wonder if it is a sign that you can still decide to do what you want, even when you feel stressed.

The therapist labels the statement “it is unbearable” as a thought to help the client distinguish between intrinsic and symbolic functions of stress.

So far, yes. But I still find this unbearable.

You still have that thought . . . it is unbearable . . . Okay. What does this stress feel like? I know it is not easy to talk about it. At the same time, perhaps it could help us explore further how to be less controlled by stress.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist labels the statement “it is unbearable” as a thought to help the client distinguish between intrinsic and symbolic functions of stress.###Input:So far, yes. But I still find this unbearable.###Response:You still have that thought . . . it is unbearable . . . Okay. What does this stress feel like? I know it is not easy to talk about it. At the same time, perhaps it could help us explore further how to be less controlled by stress.

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I just feel tensed. Agitated. You can probably see that.

I just feel tensed. Agitated. You can probably see that.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I just feel tensed. Agitated. You can probably see that.###Response:I just feel tensed. Agitated. You can probably see that.

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

Yes, when I feel stressed, I can’t stop moving.

What else?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:Yes, when I feel stressed, I can’t stop moving.###Response:What else?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I feel like out of breath. That’s why I want to talk about something else.

I see. It makes you want to escape. It is understandable. Can you still try to describe this sensation even if it is painful?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I feel like out of breath. That’s why I want to talk about something else.###Response:I see. It makes you want to escape. It is understandable. Can you still try to describe this sensation even if it is painful?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I’m breathing fast and my chest feels tight. . . . My belly is moving fast . . .

What do you feel like doing?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I’m breathing fast and my chest feels tight. . . . My belly is moving fast . . .###Response:What do you feel like doing?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I want this sensation to go away. It is unbearable.

It feels unbearable. . . . How would you make this sensation go away?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I want this sensation to go away. It is unbearable.###Response:It feels unbearable. . . . How would you make this sensation go away?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I feel like leaving.

How long have you had this urge?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I feel like leaving.###Response:How long have you had this urge?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

Since I came in.

So this sensation makes you want to leave, but you are still here. How do you think that is possible?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:Since I came in.###Response:So this sensation makes you want to leave, but you are still here. How do you think that is possible?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

I guess I am not entirely controlled by it.

But when you have that sensation, it feels like you have to do something about it, like leaving or changing the topic of our conversation?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:I guess I am not entirely controlled by it.###Response:But when you have that sensation, it feels like you have to do something about it, like leaving or changing the topic of our conversation?

the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.

Yes, it feels like I have no choice.

So you can feel like you have no choice and still choose to stay and talk about your stress?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist encourages the client to describe sensations of stress in order to contact their intrinsic functions.###Input:Yes, it feels like I have no choice.###Response:So you can feel like you have no choice and still choose to stay and talk about your stress?

The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.

My friend was niet listening to me

I am not sure I understand you. Are you saying that your friend was not listening to you or that he didn’t understand you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.###Input:My friend was niet listening to me###Response:I am not sure I understand you. Are you saying that your friend was not listening to you or that he didn’t understand you?

The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.

He said that he didn’t understand me, but what I’m saying is that I think he was not really listening.

Ah, okay. Thank you for making it more clear for me. I know that repeating yourself is not an easy thing to do for you.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.###Input:He said that he didn’t understand me, but what I’m saying is that I think he was not really listening.###Response:Ah, okay. Thank you for making it more clear for me. I know that repeating yourself is not an easy thing to do for you.

The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.

I wish I were less reactive. But I get frustrated so easily . . .

I know. That’s why I particularly appreciate your efforts.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The therapist attempts to reinforce the effort by linking the cli- ent’s behavior to a positive outcome (greater understanding) and acknowledges the difficulty it represents for the client.###Input:I wish I were less reactive. But I get frustrated so easily . . .###Response:I know. That’s why I particularly appreciate your efforts.

the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.

This week, I was very happy because I finally found the time to do the exercise at home, like you told me.

I’m glad that you found the time to do this exercise since it was supposed to give you an opportunity to try a different, perhaps more useful approach to deal with your anxiety. What did you experience as you were doing this exercise?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.###Input:This week, I was very happy because I finally found the time to do the exercise at home, like you told me.###Response:I’m glad that you found the time to do this exercise since it was supposed to give you an opportunity to try a different, perhaps more useful approach to deal with your anxiety. What did you experience as you were doing this exercise?

the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.

It was interesting, very different from what I usually do, for sure.

Did it seem like this approach was more, or less helpful than what you usually do?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.###Input:It was interesting, very different from what I usually do, for sure.###Response:Did it seem like this approach was more, or less helpful than what you usually do?

the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.

I was wondering if we could change the time of our next appointment because I am not 100% sure that I will make it at our regular time next week, and I don’t want to bother you by canceling at the last minute.

I appreciate that you are telling me that. It makes my work much easier when my clients ask to move an appointment in advance instead of canceling at the last minute.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.###Input:I was wondering if we could change the time of our next appointment because I am not 100% sure that I will make it at our regular time next week, and I don’t want to bother you by canceling at the last minute.###Response:I appreciate that you are telling me that. It makes my work much easier when my clients ask to move an appointment in advance instead of canceling at the last minute.

the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.

That’s what I thought. And since I want to be more reliable . . .

So you called me because you wanted to be more reliable?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.###Input:That’s what I thought. And since I want to be more reliable . . .###Response:So you called me because you wanted to be more reliable?

the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.

Yes. I feel like you can trust me this way. I feel like I am acting more like an adult.

And that is important to you?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: the therapist helps the client connect her willingness to be more reliable with consequences that matter to her and not only to others.###Input:Yes. I feel like you can trust me this way. I feel like I am acting more like an adult.###Response:And that is important to you?

If the client stops her description and reengages in avoidance, the therapist can gently redirect her attention to these emotions

Yes, Is it becoming difficult?

I noticed that because you stopped talking. Is that what you do when emotions become really painful?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: If the client stops her description and reengages in avoidance, the therapist can gently redirect her attention to these emotions###Input:Yes, Is it becoming difficult?###Response:I noticed that because you stopped talking. Is that what you do when emotions become really painful?

If the client stops her description and reengages in avoidance, the therapist can gently redirect her attention to these emotions

Yes, it’s like freezing. I can’t speak.

Freezing, okay. Do you feel that in a particular part of your body?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: If the client stops her description and reengages in avoidance, the therapist can gently redirect her attention to these emotions###Input:Yes, it’s like freezing. I can’t speak.###Response:Freezing, okay. Do you feel that in a particular part of your body?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

Do you think I could die of a panic attack?

This question seems to bother you a lot. I think you also asked me last time, am I correct?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:think I could die of a panic attack?###Response:This question seems to bother you a lot. I think you also asked me last time, am I correct?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

Yeah . . . I know. But that really scares me. I just want to be sure.

I can answer your question. But I would like you to notice the effect that it might have on your anxiety. How did you feel when I answered last time?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:Yeah . . . I know. But that really scares me. I just want to be sure.###Response:I can answer your question. But I would like you to notice the effect that it might have on your anxiety. How did you feel when I answered last time?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

I felt better, reassured.

Okay. How long did you feel better?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:Yeah . . . I know. But that really scares me. I just want to be sure.###Response:I can answer your question. But I would like you to notice the effect that it might have on your anxiety. How did you feel when I answered last time?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

I don’t remember. . . . Not very long. I felt okay after our session, but when I went to bed, I started to worry again.

Were you thinking that you may die of a panic attack?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:I don’t remember. . . . Not very long. I felt okay after our session, but when I went to bed, I started to worry again.###Response:Were you thinking that you may die of a panic attack?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

I was scared about that, yes.

What do you think would happen if I answered your question again today?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:I was scared about that, yes.###Response:What do you think would happen if I answered your question again today?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

This would make me feel better. It is very hard for me to think that I could die.

Do you think that it would last this time?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:This would make me feel better. It is very hard for me to think that I could die.###Response:Do you think that it would last this time?

alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.

I don’t know. . . . I know what you are going to tell me anyway. I keep asking my doctor and my family too. Everybody tells me that I am not going to die. But I can’t stop thinking that it’s going to happen.

I know it is hard, what you are experiencing right now. That is completely understandable. What I can do is give you a choice. I can either answer your question, which, as you say, will probably make you feel better for a while or you can choose to leave this question with no answer. This will be probably more difficult at first, but it could give you an opportunity to observe what happens when you are not immediately reassured. What do you think?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:alternative approach to help the client notice the function of her question and let her choose to persist in avoidance or to extinguish her behavior herself.###Input:I don’t know. . . . I know what you are going to tell me anyway. I keep asking my doctor and my family too. Everybody tells me that I am not going to die. But I can’t stop thinking that it’s going to happen.###Response:I know it is hard, what you are experiencing right now. That is completely understandable. What I can do is give you a choice. I can either answer your question, which, as you say, will probably make you feel better for a while or you can choose to leave this question with no answer. This will be probably more difficult at first, but it could give you an opportunity to observe what happens when you are not immediately reassured. What do you think?

the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.

Well, it didn’t go as I wanted. I woke up feeling tired, and I didn’t think I could do a good job if I was tired.

You felt some tiredness, and you had the thought you couldn’t work well with that feeling, huh? So what did you do?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.###Input:Well, it didn’t go as I wanted. I woke up feeling tired, and I didn’t think I could do a good job if I was tired.###Response:You felt some tiredness, and you had the thought you couldn’t work well with that feeling, huh? So what did you do?

the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.

I thought it would be better to rest in the morning and work on the house in the afternoon.

Is that what you did?

elow is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.###Input:Yeah. I was nervous that I would mess up the work on the roof if I didn’t rest first.###Response:Is that what you did?

the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.

Yeah. I was nervous that I would mess up the work on the roof if I didn’t rest first.

I see. You were tired and nervous about being tired, is that what you mean?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.###Input:Yeah. I was nervous that I would mess up the work on the roof if I didn’t rest first.###Response:I see. You were tired and nervous about being tired, is that what you mean?

the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.

I felt okay. I thought I had a plan for the day. I was feeling pretty good actually, and I started to rest on the couch, listening to some music.

Okay. You said things didn’t go as you wanted. So, what happened next?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist guides the client in observing and describing each step of his experience, reformulating the main points of the sequence antecedent/rule–­behavior-consequence.###Input:I felt okay. I thought I had a plan for the day. I was feeling pretty good actually, and I started to rest on the couch, listening to some music.###Response: Okay. You said things didn’t go as you wanted. So, what happened next?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Well, I ended up smoking. . . . You know, when I am alone . . . and I listen to some music. . . . I can’t resist. I just feel really good when I smoke. In the moment it’s hard not to think of that feeling, you know.

You have a long habit of smoking when you are alone and when you listen to music. It’s understandable that you have those urges. And I know it is hard for you not to smoke when you have those urges. Does that mean that you didn’t do what you wanted to do?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Well, I ended up smoking. . . . You know, when I am alone . . . and I listen to some music. . . . I can’t resist. I just feel really good when I smoke. In the moment it’s hard not to think of that feeling, you know.###Response: You have a long habit of smoking when you are alone and when you listen to music. It’s understandable that you have those urges. And I know it is hard for you not to smoke when you have those urges. Does that mean that you didn’t do what you wanted to do?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

No. I’m disappointed. And my wife was probably too. She didn’t say anything, but I’m sure she was. If only I could feel less tired in the morning and not have those urges, I could function like everybody, you know . . .

This must be frustrating. I remember you really wanted to do this work on the roof, so I understand you are disappointed. If I summarize what happened yesterday, it seems like it all started with feeling tired and anxious about feeling tired, right

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:No. I’m disappointed. And my wife was probably too. She didn’t say anything, but I’m sure she was. If only I could feel less tired in the morning and not have those urges, I could function like everybody, you know . . .###Response: This must be frustrating. I remember you really wanted to do this work on the roof, so I understand you are disappointed. If I summarize what happened yesterday, it seems like it all started with feeling tired and anxious about feeling tired, right

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Yeah. Then I thought I would rest, but that was a bad idea because urges to smoke always come if I stay like that on the couch, with the music and all . . .

Are you saying that choosing to rest was not the most effective strategy if you actually wanted to work on the roof yesterday?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Yeah. Then I thought I would rest, but that was a bad idea because urges to smoke always come if I stay like that on the couch, with the music and all . . .###Response: Are you saying that choosing to rest was not the most effective strategy if you actually wanted to work on the roof yesterday?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Yeah. That was not a good idea. When I do that, it just doesn’t work I think.

Okay, well this is useful to know, don’t you think?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Yeah. That was not a good idea. When I do that, it just doesn’t work I think.###Response: Okay, well this is useful to know, don’t you think?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Well yeah, but when I feel tired, it’s like I can’t think right. I know it is not a good thing to go back to sleep or to smoke but in the moment, I can’t resist the urge.

Okay, I see. So you would like to change the way you respond to these urges, right?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Well yeah, but when I feel tired, it’s like I can’t think right. I know it is not a good thing to go back to sleep or to smoke but in the moment, I can’t resist the urge.###Response: Okay, I see. So you would like to change the way you respond to these urges, right?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Yeah. If they could go away, that would help . . .

Do you think they will go away?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Yeah. If they could go away, that would help . . .###Response: Do you think they will go away?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

I doubt it. I feel tired all the time. And smoking? If my wife was not around, I would be smoking all day!

Do you have urges right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:I doubt it. I feel tired all the time. And smoking? If my wife was not around, I would be smoking all day!###Response: Do you have urges right now?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

I have been feeling tired since I woke up a couple of hours ago, yeah. And I would definitely smoke if I could.

That’s interesting. Do you mind if I ask you more about your urges right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:I have been feeling tired since I woke up a couple of hours ago, yeah. And I would definitely smoke if I could.###Response: That’s interesting. Do you mind if I ask you more about your urges right now?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Okay.

I think it is interesting that you said, “I would smoke if I could.” Why do you think you are not smoking right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Okay.###Response: I think it is interesting that you said, “I would smoke if I could.” Why do you think you are not smoking right now?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Well, I’m not going to smoke in your office, in therapy . . .

Okay. Does that mean you are more motivated to stay here than going home and smoking?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Well, I’m not going to smoke in your office, in therapy . . .###Response:Okay. Does that mean you are more motivated to stay here than going home and smoking?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

I . . . I don’t know . . . I didn’t think about it that way I guess.

I find it really interesting that you are having urges right now but you are still here, talking to me, instead of being home on your couch, smoking.

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:I . . . I don’t know . . . I didn’t think about it that way I guess.###Response:I find it really interesting that you are having urges right now but you are still here, talking to me, instead of being home on your couch, smoking.

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

But when I am here, it is easier to resist because I am not alone, you know.

I see, okay. Why do you think it is easier?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:But when I am here, it is easier to resist because I am not alone, you know.###Response:I see, okay. Why do you think it is easier?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Talking distracts me from the urges.

Okay. Interesting! It’s like getting rid of the urges, in a way?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Talking distracts me from the urges.###Response:Okay. Interesting! It’s like getting rid of the urges, in a way?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Yeah, pretty much.

But right now, we are talking about these urges, so your attention is all on them. And you are still here . . .

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Yeah, pretty much.###Response:But right now, we are talking about these urges, so your attention is all on them. And you are still here . . .

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

I guess I can resist for a while.

Is it hard to resist right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:I guess I can resist for a while.###Response:Is it hard to resist right now?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

As we talk about it, yeah.

Is that okay if I ask you more about it?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:As we talk about it, yeah.###Response:Is that okay if I ask you more about it?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

How does that feel exactly?

You mean, what the urges feel like?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:How does that feel exactly?###Response:You mean, what the urges feel like?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Yeah. I usually don’t go that far. I light a joint before . . .

What do you think you are going to do when you leave this room?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Yeah. I usually don’t go that far. I light a joint before . . .###Response:What do you think you are going to do when you leave this room?

the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.

Well, I guess I should start working on the roof. That’s what I should do, right?

I think that what is important is that you do what works best for you. What do you think will work best for you, when you leave this room?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:the therapist normalizes urges and acknowledges the difficulty of resisting, given the history of smoking.###Input:Well, I guess I should start working on the roof. That’s what I should do, right?###Response:I think that what is important is that you do what works best for you. What do you think will work best for you, when you leave this room?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I am really stressed out.

Right now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I am really stressed out.###Response:Right now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yeah, it’s been going on all day. It’s constant.

I see. . . . What are you feeling exactly?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yeah, it’s been going on all day. It’s constant.###Response:Right now, as you are telling me about it, are you feeling irritated and worried?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

I don’t know . . . I am edgy, jumpy . . . easily irritable today.

Right now, as you are telling me about it, are you feeling irritated and worried?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:I don’t know . . . I am edgy, jumpy . . . easily irritable today.###Response:Right now, as you are telling me about it, are you feeling irritated and worried?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Well, yeah,. . . . It’s just that even talking about it makes me feel anxious.

I see. Is there a specific sensation that you can notice right now in your body?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Well, yeah,. . . . It’s just that even talking about it makes me feel anxious.###Response:I see. Is there a specific sensation that you can notice right now in your body?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Some kind of contraction in my belly.

Are you feeling it just now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Some kind of contraction in my belly.###Response:Are you feeling it just now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yeah . . . Uh . . . No, I don’t know, I think it’s gone now.

Ah okay, interesting. So what are you feeling now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yeah . . . Uh . . . No, I don’t know, I think it’s gone now.###Response:Ah okay, interesting. So what are you feeling now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

You are going to think I’m crazy. . . . I feel the contraction again now.

Ah, it’s back! It seems like this sensation is playing tricks on you, uh?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:You are going to think I’m crazy. . . . I feel the contraction again now.###Response:Ah, it’s back! It seems like this sensation is playing tricks on you, uh?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

(smiling) Yeah.

How does that feel to smile a bit now?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:(smiling) Yeah.###Response:How does that feel to smile a bit now?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

It feels good.

Is the contraction still there?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:It feels good.###Response:Is the contraction still there?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Mmm . . . Yeah, a little.

Is that like ups and downs?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Mmm . . . Yeah, a little.###Response:Is that like ups and downs?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yeah, exactly. I feel okay, and then I feel stressed again. It’s been like that all day long.

Ah, okay. All day long, it has been changing back and forth?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yeah, exactly. I feel okay, and then I feel stressed again. It’s been like that all day long.###Response:Ah, okay. All day long, it has been changing back and forth?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yeah.

You just stopped talking. Did you start thinking of something?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Client: Yeah.###Response:You just stopped talking. Did you start thinking of something?

The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes

Yes. I just realized that I am not going to be able to get my work done tonight.

And what about now? What’s on your mind?

Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction:The therapist orients the client’s observation toward sensations in order to help him notice changes###Input:Yes. I just realized that I am not going to be able to get my work done tonight.Client: ###Response:And what about now? What’s on your mind?