Paraphrasing or reflecting back the client’s statements to demonstrate understanding and empathy.
Reflective Listening
Providing acceptance, warmth, and nonjudgmental regard towards the client.
Unconditional Positive Regard
Demonstrating empathy by accurately understanding and validating the client’s feelings and experiences.
Empathic Understanding
Being authentic and transparent in the therapeutic relationship, sharing one’s own thoughts and feelings when appropriate.
Genuineness