Instructions: Counselor responses follow. Identify what type of focus the responder is using in the reply to the following statement.
-"Vanessa, we've been working together for two weeks. Today I'm glad you can openly express your feelings to me." With this response, how is the interviewer trying to focus the client?
A)Client focus
B)Theme or issue focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutuality, immediacy, and the counselor focus

Question

Instructions: Counselor responses follow. Identify what type of focus the responder is using in the reply to the following statement.
-"Vanessa, we've been working together for two weeks. Today I'm glad you can openly express your feelings to me." With this response, how is the interviewer trying to focus the client?​
A)​Client focus
B)​Theme or issue focus
C)​Significant others focus
D)Mutuality, immediacy, and the counselor focus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The counselor is focusing on the mutual relationship and immediacy by acknowledging the progress in their working relationship and Vanessa's ability to express her feelings openly.

Instructions: Counselor Responses Follow