Do you like school?

Wow!

That's exciting!

Perfect idea?

True

False

That makes you angry

Uh-huh

How do you think a good mother acts?

none of these

Question with a yes/no answer

No single answer

Saying again all or part of what the client said

none of the above

restating all of the information

using words different from those the client used in describing the thought or feeling

That's exciting!

all of the above

using words different from those the client uses

Repeating in several sentences the essence of what the client has said in a previous part of the session or in a previous session

reflection of feeling

Hearing your mother talk like that must really hurt since you feel the loss of your father so deeply

adding feelings to the client's statement

sharing your personal experiences

addressing any incongruity in the client's words or behavior.

keeping the client on track

If I were you, I'd......

Sometimes, we have to........

I agree that your decision is a good one.

All of the above

It sounds like you are frustrated with.....

I understand your feelings of loss at your father's death.

Help me understand.

What were you thinking?

Your mother tells you over and over that you don't care about her or understand her feelings of loss. This must be difficult for you to hear when you had such a close relationship with your father.

Hearing your mother talk like that must really hurt since you feel the loss of your father so deeply.

All of the above

none of the above

answer yes or no

requires more than a yes or no

summary of counseling issues

none of the above

1

2

3

0

the senses

feeling (adjectives)

meaning (nouns)

all of the above

It sound sounds like you are angry

That is a good plan.

You said _____, but your actions indicate _______.

It sounds like you think he is sick.