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Rachel was an 11-year-old girl referred to our clinic by her guidance counselor for disruptive behavior at school. Rachel had been increasingly moody and recently initiated two loud arguments with teachers. Her parents admitted that Rachel showed similar outbursts at home and has alienated herself from many of her former friends at school and in the neighborhood.

During the first session, Rachel sat quietly between her parents with her arms crossed in a defensive manner. Rachel’s mother reported, “Rachel has been really touchy. She flies off the handle so easily, snaps at us, and then hides in her room for the rest of the evening.” Her father added, “We’re hoping you might be able to talk with her and identify the problem.” At that point, Rachel uncrossed her arms, stood up, pointed at her parents, and yelled, “I’ll tell you what the problem is! Him and her!” She exited the room, slamming the door behind her.

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