Tom tells his therapist that his girlfriend undermines his ability to make his own decisions.The therapist acknowledges Tom's apparent frustration and irritation and asks him to clarify how his girlfriend's actions trigger such strong feelings in him.The therapist's technique best illustrates

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The therapist is using active listening, which involves listening with full attention, asking questions to clarify, and reflecting back what the client is saying to demonstrate understanding. The therapist is not interpreting Tom's feelings or behavior, but rather gathering more information through questioning.

Tom Tells His Therapist That His Girlfriend Undermines His Ability