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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Seeking to find positive strengths within the client's story, even if the story is full of difficulties and problems, is important in building client strengths. This does not mean ignoring negative parts of the story, but rather acknowledging and validating them while also emphasizing the client's resilience and potential for growth. Listening patiently to the client's full story before moving on and drawing on counseling theory in a careful manner are also important components of empathic listening, but they do not address building client strengths as directly as seeking out positive aspects of their story.

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