When a therapist fails to notice or understand a communication from a client or unintentionally initiates a communication or behavior that the client feels is hurtful or insensitive, he/she is engaging in which interpersonal event?

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An empathic break occurs when a therapist fails to understand or appropriately respond to a client's communication, leading to feelings of being misunderstood or hurt by the client. This can happen through missed cues or insensitive responses.

When a Therapist Fails to Notice or Understand a Communication