consequate

present singular third person consequates · participle present consequating · participle past consequated · past consequated

1. transitivepsychotherapyTo respond to (something) with consequences.

   Adding personal responsivity (emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to the therapeutic milieu (1) provides the opportunity to “consequate” problematical in-session behavior using the therapist's personal reactions as the consequence; […]

   2011, David W. Springer, Allen Rubin, Christopher G. Beevers, Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults

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   Or the therapist […] could do one of the following: 1. Comment on or inquire about Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. 2. Comment on or inquire about George's reaction to Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. […] Although it might be tempting to consequate any of the several elements in the 15-second exchange, it might be an error to do so.

   2015, Alan S. Gurman, Jay L. Lebow, Douglas K. Snyder, Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition, page 217