All of the following are ways to convey empathy EXCEPT:
A) use verbal responses that add on to implicit client messages.
B) show desire to comprehend.
C) use verbal responses that refer to the client's feelings.
D) use verbal responses that challenge client's negative self-talk.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another. Challenging a client's negative self-talk, while potentially helpful in some therapeutic contexts, does not directly convey empathy. Instead, it involves addressing and attempting to modify the client's thought patterns, which is different from empathizing with their current emotional state.

All of the Following Are Ways to Convey Empathy EXCEPT