Imagine that you are asked to role-play a client-centered therapist in a classroom exercise. When the student who is playing your client screams, "Nobody does what I tell them to!" you should respond

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The correct response, "You sound angry and frustrated," reflects the principles of client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy and understanding from the therapist's perspective without judgment or interpretation. This approach, developed by Carl Rogers, focuses on reflecting the client's feelings to help them explore their own emotions and behaviors in a supportive environment.  The basic strategy is to recognize, accept, and clarify the client's feelings. Client-centered therapy is nondirective, facilitating the client's search for self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Imagine That You Are Asked to Role-Play a Client-Centered Therapist