Often, if you pause after making an empathic comment,
A) the client will continue discussing what is important to them without the need for a question from you.
B) there will be an awkward silence that will be difficult to fill, and the conversation will be derailed.
C) the client will ask you a question about your personal life without the need for a question from you.
D) the client will also pause and then change the subject.

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Pausing after making an empathic comment gives the client space to process their thoughts and feelings, often leading them to continue discussing what matters most to them without the therapist needing to ask further questions. This technique is used to deepen the conversation and encourage self-exploration.

Often, If You Pause After Making an Empathic Comment