Use the person-centered approach to create a counselor\'s response to each of th

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Use the person-centered approach to create a counselor's response to each of the following statements made by a client. Concentrate on responses that demonstrate empathy, rather than asking questions or offering solutions. Discuss how the counselor's statement you created uses the theory's key concepts and how your response aligns with the (person-centered approach) theory's overall goal.

Client comment 4: "I'm going to school, I have a job, and I'm taking care of two kids and trying to make time for my husband. Most days, I don't even know where to begin."

Client comment 5: "My five-year-old daughter died of cancer after a year-long struggle. I cry all of the time, and I don't know what to do. My daughter was everything to me, and I've lost her."

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Client comment 4: "I'm going to school, I have a job, and I'm taking care of two kids and trying to make time for my husband. Most days, I don't even know where to begin."

Counselor: It seems you are working hard and have a lot of responsibilities to take care of and sometimes it becomes difficult to prioritize them.

In this the counselor is reflecting and summarizing the meaning that the client wishes to convey.

Client comment 5: "My five-year-old daughter died of cancer after a year-long struggle. I cry all of the time, and I don't know what to do. My daughter was everything to me, and I've lost her."

Counselor: It seems you are really a having a hard time after the loss of your daughter who was very close to you. Her absence is making you feel very sad.

The counselor is empathizing and reflecting with the clients feelings.

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