Client: "I've had a bad week.I'm really down." Therapist: "You've had some unpleasant experiences lately and are feeling quite depressed as a result." The therapist's statement in this interaction is intended to communicate

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The therapist's statement is intended to communicate empathy to the client by acknowledging and reflecting their feelings of depression and acknowledging the experiences that triggered those feelings. This validates the client's emotions and demonstrates an understanding of their perspective.

Client: "I've Had a Bad Week