Following is a brief client-interview exchange.
Client: I felt like my cabin was the most cohesive group in camp. Yet, I felt some personal problems at the time. I wanted to become a therapist and wondered if I wasn't simply being selfish and using my ability to help others as a way to avoid myself.
The following counselor responses are in reaction to the client. Indicate which are attending and which are nonattending.
"Sounds as if you felt you had personal problems in a cohesive group. How does this tie in with your comments about being a therapist and selfishness?"
A) attending
B) nonattending

Question

Following is a brief client-interview exchange.
Client:  I felt like my cabin was the most cohesive group in camp. Yet, I felt some personal problems at the time. I wanted to become a therapist and wondered if I wasn't simply being selfish and using my ability to help others as a way to avoid myself.
The following counselor responses are in reaction to the client. Indicate which are attending and which are nonattending.
"Sounds as if you felt you had personal problems in a cohesive group. How does this tie in with your comments about being a therapist and selfishness?"
A) attending
B) nonattending

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This response is attending because it is reflecting back what the client said and asking for further exploration of the connection between their personal problems and desire to become a therapist, indicating that the counselor is actively listening and engaged with the client.

Following Is a Brief Client-Interview Exchange