The next counseling phase is the life style investigation. The counselor would utilize Helena’s autobiography and the Life Style Assessment, which contains information about birth order, early recollections and family. The counselor will work on modifying Helena’s mistaken attitudes and eliminating symptoms. At this point the counselor can make use of “the question.” The counselor would ask Helena, “If I was a magician and could make your symptoms disappear, what would you be doing differently and how would your life be?” In the life style interpretation phase the counselor would use well-timed interpretations and disclosure such as “Could it be that… or It seems to me that.” Helena would not have to defend herself and she would be comfortable