Asked by Jacob Hulse on May 04, 2024
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Client: (describing difficulties at work) "I try,honestly,but I don't get anywhere.Working hard doesn't seem to make any difference;I am still behind" Choose the response that best demonstrates a reflection of feeling.
A) I guess you are depressed.
B) It seems you must feel that working hard does not get you anywhere.
C) It sounds like you feel discouraged about your situation at work.
D) You feel hopeless about your work situation.
Reflection of Feeling
A communication technique used in counseling where the therapist repeats the client's expressed emotions back to them to validate their feelings and promote understanding.
Discouraged
Refers to being made less confident, enthusiastic, or optimistic.
Hopeless
Feeling or experiencing despair, often with the belief that one's situation is impossible to improve.
- Accurately recognize feelings and emotions from client interactions.
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AG
Ashley GreynoldsMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The response "It sounds like you feel discouraged about your situation at work" reflects the feeling of discouragement expressed by the client. It shows that the therapist is actively listening and validating the client's experience without making any assumptions or judgments about their emotional state. The other options make assumptions about the client's feelings that may not be accurate.
Learning Objectives
- Accurately recognize feelings and emotions from client interactions.
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