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- Client-centered therapy: Client-centered therapy (CCT) refers to Carl Rogers' form of psychotherapy that consists of an equal relationship between therapist and client as the client searches for his or her inner self, receiving unconditional positive regard and an empathic understanding from the therapist. It is an insight therapy that emphasizes providing a supportive emotional climate for clients, who play a major role in determining the pace and direction of their therapy.

Client-centred therapy refers to a form of therapy in which the client is allowed to decide what to talk about without strong direction and judgement from the therapist.

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Climacteric refers to the period of menopause for women and a parallel period of reduced reproductive competence for men. It is the process during which middle-aged women pass from their reproductive to non-reproductive years. Moreover, it is the transition during which a woman's reproductive capacity ends and ovulation stops.

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clinical assessment refers to systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person presenting with a possible psychological disorder.

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Clinical Assessments refer to a process of differentiating, defining, and measuring the behaviors, cognitions, and emotions that are of concern, as well as the environmental circumstances that may be contributing to these problems.

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Clinical case study refers to a detailed investigation of a single person, especially one suffering from some injury or disease.

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Clinical child psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with asseement and treatment of children and adolescents following the development of psycho-pathological symptoms. Usually, this activity is conducted in private practice settings or in out-patient clinic settings. Clinical child psychologists are usually more diverse in their theoretical orientations than Pediatric psychologists, and they tend to place a greater emphasis on training in assessment, developmental processes, and family therapy, although there is much overlap between the sub-specialties,

Clinical consultation is an activity that occurs when the Therapist seeks out another mental health professional in order to discuss a client’s needs, explore treatment options, or gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the counselor -client relationship.