Paraphrasing Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Paraphrasing is

• A)a way for clients to confirm or clarify the counselors' understanding of the situation and their thoughts and feelings.
• B)a mechanism to help clients focus.
• C)a technique to help clients transition from one topic to another.
• D)None of the above are functions of paraphrasing.

Understand the Transtheoretical Model of Change and its application to psychotherapy.

Identify the stages of change within the Transtheoretical Model and factors influencing movement through these stages.

Recognize effective therapy approaches for clients at different stages of change.

Understand the role of therapist interventions and relationship in facilitating client progress.

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Definitions:

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