Attending Skills

Question 0

This skill involves rephrasing the content portion of a client’s communication. This statement answers the question, “What did the client say?”

Answer 0

Paraphrasing verbal content

Question 1

In some counselling contexts, there are moments when the “most appropriate” response from the counsellor is _______ – a moment of listening and waiting and being present with the client while the client processes her or his current experience. [Note: this is different from the counsellor being inactive or ‘scrambling’ for a response (and thus silent).]

Answer 1

Silence (deliberate)

Question 2

This skill involves using an open, relaxed posture, and non-verbal cues that convey the impression that the counsellor is concerned about, cares about, or is attempting to understand what the client is saying.

Answer 2

Presence