Gestalt therapists would be LEAST likely to say to a client:

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Gestalt therapy is focused on the present moment experience and encourages clients to explore their internal experience, rather than focusing on the past. Asking about past emotions in response to a specific event (such as being scolded as a child) is not a typical Gestalt approach.

Answer: C
 The empty chair exercise is a common technique used in Gestalt therapy where the client imagines a person or aspect of themselves in an empty chair and engages in an experiential dialogue. Asking a client if they are willing to try this exercise is a common Gestalt technique.

Answer: A and D
 Gestalt therapists often ask clients about their current emotions and experiences. Asking how a client feels in the moment is a common technique used to explore current experiences. Asking about feelings in response to sharing a dream is also a common Gestalt approach as it encourages clients to explore the underlying emotions and meaning behind their dreams.

Gestalt Therapists Would Be LEAST Likely to Say to a Client