Therapeutic communication Flashcards
“yes, I follow what you said”
accepting
“is there something you would like to talk about?”
broad opening
“tell me whether my understanding of it agrees with yours”
consensual validation
“Have you had similar experiences?”
encouraging comparison
“What does the voice seem to be saying?”
encouraging description of perceptions
“does this contribute to your distress?”
encouraging expression
“tell me more about that”
exploring
“this point seems worth looking at more closely”
focusing
“What could you do to let your anger out more harmlessly?”
formulating a plan of action
“go on”
general leads
“My purpose in being here is…”
giving information
“I noticed you combed your hair”
giving recognition
“you appear tense”
making observations
“when did this happen?”
placing event in time
“I see no one else in the room”
presenting reality
