If the client said,"I feel like I am in a giant vice that is squeezing my sides in on me,and a huge weight is on my head pressing me down." A good worker restatement of the client's content message would be:
A)"It all goes back to your mother putting pressure on you to succeed."
B)"So you sound like you are really in need of some relaxation techniques."
C)"There appears there is no direction you can go that will give you some relief."
D)"It sounds like you are outgrowing your body."

Question

If the client said,"I feel like I am in a giant vice that is squeezing my sides in on me,and a huge weight is on my head pressing me down." A good worker restatement of the client's content message would be:​
A)"It all goes back to your mother putting pressure on you to succeed."
B)"So you sound like you are really in need of some relaxation techniques."​
C)"There appears there is no direction you can go that will give you some relief."​
D)"It sounds like you are outgrowing your body."​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This restatement reflects an empathetic understanding of the client's experience without inserting personal interpretations or assumptions. It acknowledges the intensity of the client's distress and communicates a sense of hopelessness in finding relief.

If the Client Said,"I Feel Like I Am in a Giant