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kleinbl00  ·  3149 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: So what you're saying is...

In mental health, this is called "reflection" - you are reflecting your client's statements back to them, demonstrating that you listened to and internalized their concerns while simultaneously reinforcing your own understanding and memory of their situation. Counselors are generally not trained to put their own spin on things at this stage, but they're paid by the hour.