Listening Empathically to Client Stories and Narratives Is Described by the Authors

question 27

Multiple Choice

Listening empathically to client stories and narratives is described by the authors as central to the helping process. We can build client strengths through

• A) listening patiently to the client's full story before moving on.
• B) seeking to find positive strengths within the client story, even if the  story is full of difficulties and problems.
• C) ignoring negative parts of the story and focusing only on the positive.
• D) drawing on counseling theory in a careful manner.

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

Paid-in capital refers to the funds a company has garnered from its shareholders through the sale of stock shares.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the company, held in the company's treasury and not considered when calculating earnings per share or dividends.

Par-Common Stock

The face value of common stock as stated in the corporate charter, which may differ from its market value.

Stockholders' Equity

The remaining value in a corporation's assets once all its debts have been subtracted, indicating the ownership stake.