Describe how paraphrasing can be used to guide participation and flow of content with groups.

Paraphrasing can be used to guide participation and flow of content within groups. Paraphrasing involves highlighting an important point in the group session that may need clarification. This paraphrasing allows participants to reflect on the information discussed and result in participants asking additional questions or confirming that they understand. Paraphrasing can also can have a calming effect if a participant expressed an idea in an offensive manner.