Kevin shares his feelings of pain and helplessness of losing his mother when he was a teenager. The counselor, while being understanding, nonjudgmental, and comforting, tries to vicariously experience Kevin's feelings. Name the facilitative relationship that the counselor is building.
A) Reflection
B) Empathy
C) Silence
D) Respect

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, which is what the counselor is doing by trying to vicariously experience Kevin's feelings.

Kevin Shares His Feelings of Pain and Helplessness of Losing