FAQ: Terms Paradox
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The “Terms Paradox” refers to the fact that terms can be crucial — they are how people feel heard and respected — and, at the same time, meaningless (because speaker and listener may not define a term the same way). This FAQ also addresses the implications of correcting, changing, or invalidating a client’s language.