Client: "I've had a bad week.I'm really down." Therapist: "You've had some unpleasant experiences lately and are feeling quite depressed as a result." What is the therapist's statement in this interaction intended to communicate to the client

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The therapist's statement is intended to communicate empathy, as they are acknowledging and validating the client's feelings of depression in response to their experiences.

Client: "I've Had a Bad Week