Instructions: Counselor responses follow. Identify what type of focus the responder is using in the reply to the following statement.
Client: I just found that I'm pregnant. I don't know who it was, but I have an idea who it is most likely to be. But no one is likely to help. My family doesn't know yet, and they really deserted me last time I got in trouble. I've only talked to them a few times, and we are starting to get along again, but now... I wonder what's going to happen. I just feel lost.Counselor response: "You must feel lost.
-"This is an encourager with a ____.
A)focus on the client
B)focus on the main theme or problem
C)focus on others
D)focus on family

Question

Instructions: Counselor responses follow. Identify what type of focus the responder is using in the reply to the following statement.
​Client: I just found that I'm pregnant. I don't know who it was, but I have an idea who it is most likely to be. But no one is likely to help. My family doesn't know yet, and they really deserted me last time I got in trouble. I've only talked to them a few times, and we are starting to get along again, but now... I wonder what's going to happen. I just feel lost.​Counselor response: "You must feel lost.
-"​​This is an encourager with a ____.
A)​focus on the client
B)​focus on the main theme or problem
C)​focus on others
D)focus on family

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The counselor's response reflects the client's feelings, indicating a focus on the client.

Instructions: Counselor Responses Follow