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.
"I've had personal problems too. But I don't think I'm selfish."
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.
"I've had personal problems too. But I don't think I'm selfish."
A) attending
B) nonattending

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This response is nonattending because it shifts the focus away from the client's concerns and onto the counselor's own experiences. It does not acknowledge the client's concerns or encourage further exploration.

Following Is a Brief Client-Interview Exchange