Author Question: Empathic understanding is: A) a technique used by therapists to convey to a client he/she has had ... (Read 43 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Empathic understanding is:

A) a technique used by therapists to convey to a client he/she has had the same counseling issues and experiences as the client and can relate.
B) a respectful attitude and non-judgmental stance that conveys warmth and concern for the client's distress.
C) exploring themes and developmental experiences.
D) establishing attachment with the client.

Question 2

One of the best ways to evaluate the success of an initial interview is for therapists to ask themselves:

A) Was I able to create a corrective emotional experience for my client?
B) Do I feel like I made contact with this person and have a genuine feeling for who he or she is?
C) Was I able to listen to my client without responding emotionally to his/her experience?
D) Did I identify all of the client's recurrent themes?