During therapy,Serena's client was talking of how depressed she was when her mother died.Serena made eye contact with her client,nodded her head in an affirming way,and said,"It sounds like this was a real trying time for you.I can tell that you must have been very sad and upset by this event." What technique is Serena using?

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Serena is showing empathy, by understanding and acknowledging the client's feelings and experiences. This is an important technique in building a strong therapeutic relationship and helping the client feel understood and validated. Active listening and paraphrasing may also be part of this technique, but the emphasis here is on empathy. Free association refers to a technique where clients speak freely about their thoughts and feelings, without censorship or judgment.

During Therapy,Serena's Client Was Talking of How Depressed She Was