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Compas

100

I'm so upset. My boyfriend just broke up with me and he is now dating my best friend.

'It sounds like you feel sad and betrayed that your relationship has ended. Is that accurate?'

200

'My mom relapsed last night for the 10th time. She can't stop drinking. I don't know what else to do to help her. I give up.'

'It sounds as though you are feeling hopeless and defeated because your mom is using alcohol again. Is that correct?'

300

'I'm so angry at my dad. He is always at work and never spends any time with me. He doesn't even know who I am anymore'

'It sounds like you are upset and disappointed that your dad isn't playing more of an active role in your life.'

400

'I just found out I was pregnant. My parents are going to be so humiliated and I'm too frightened to tell them and my boyfriend.

'It sounds like you are hesitant to tell your parents and boyfriend because you are afraid of their reaction to you being pregnant.'

500

'I am failing Science. I initially wanted to be an engineer, but I am really struggling with this class. No matter how much time I spend on the assignments and studying, I still don't understand the material.'

'It sounds like you are feeling defeated and frustrated because you are putting so much effort into the class and are still struggling to excel. Is that correct?'

figuras ritmicas

100

'Drinking is ruining my life. I'm so dependent on alcohol and can't seem to socialize without it. But I'm scared I'm going to become an alcoholic.'

'So on one hand I hear you saying that you are dependent on alcohol in regards to socializing, however, on the other hand you are saying that drinking is ruining your life. Let's process this discrepancy in more depth.'

200

'I can't stop smoking. My dad was just diagnosed with Lung Cancer, so I want to stop so I can be healthy, but I've been smoking for so long. It's so hard.'

'On one hand you are saying that you are struggling to quit smoking since you have been smoking for so long, but on the other hand you are saying that you want to be healthy. Let's process what you are saying in more depth.'

300

'It's now summer and I want to lose weight, but I really love ice cream. I eat it after every meal. I want to be able to wear a bathing suit, but I can't seem to control myself.'

'So it sounds like on one hand you would like to eat healthier and be in shape, however, on the other hand you are saying that you are having difficulty controlling the amount of ice cream you eat. Let's talk about this.'

400

'I'm failing Math. I want to be able to pass so I can graduate, but I just don't spend enough time studying and I don't understand the material.'

'On one hand you are saying that you would like to pass math in order to graduate, but on the other hand out stated that you don't spend enough time studying and are struggling with the material. Let's talk about this in greater depth.'

500

'I don't want to be single anymore, but I hate dating. I don't like the bar scene and my friends set me up with people I am not compatible with. I'm just so frustrated.'

'So on one hand you are saying that you don't want to be single, but on the other hand you are saying that you don't like to date and are feeling aggravated because you are single. Let's process this in more detail.'

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100

Client: 'I know I'm an adult now, but the things I went through in my childhood were just so awful. I'd rather talk about something else; like my awesome job now.'

Counselor: “I know that your goal is to find a place of forgiveness and acceptance surrounding your childhood and I was wondering if you noticed how the subject always gets changed anytime we talk about the past?”

200

Client: 'You aren't listening to me. That's not what I meant and that's not what I said. No one understands me.'

Counselor: 'I've noticed that you have been defensive lately and I feel like no matter how I respond you feel misunderstood. Let's process this more.'

300

Client 'You and my parents both say the same thing. I can't take it!!!! You all just tell me to move on with my life because that's what she would want for me. I can't...I just can't.'

Counselor: 'I see how much you are struggling with her loss and I'm hurt that you feel that I am not being supportive of your feelings. Share with me what else I can do to help you through this process.'

400

Client: 'I don't want to move to Florida. I don't have any friends there and I don't want to leave my school and friends here. My parents are so selfish.'

Counselor: 'I can see that when we talk about you possibly moving to Florida you clench your fists and look down. Let's talk about your reaction in more detail.'

500

Client: 'Everything is great. I feel very stress free and relaxed.'

Counselor: 'I notice that as you are saying that you are stress free you are speaking rapidly and in a high pitched voice. Let's process this in more detail.'

POSITIVE ASSET SEARCH

100

Client: 'I feel like a failure. No matter what I do or how hard I try, I can't seem to earn higher than an 80 on any of my statistics tests. I'll never be accepted to MIT with a 3.5 GPA.'

Counselor: 'Even though you are having a difficult time with statistics, you continue to try hard , apply yourself and persevere--those are very important components to being successful.'

200

Client: 'No matter what I do, my boss always find fault in my work. I stay later than everyone, get my assignments in on time, and barely sleep because I'm always working. It's very defeating.'

Counselor: 'Your tenacity, dedication, and drive will take you far in life, despite your boss's lack of validation towards your work.'

300

Client: 'I don't know what to do after I graduate. My degree is in Communications, so i feel lost and lack a direction. I want to work with people, but don't know what type of job to pursue. I feel really frustrated.'

Counselor: 'It sounds like you are a people person and are an effective communicator. What are some jobs that pique your interest?'

400

Client: 'I had a really tough week at school. Our team lost the football game, I broke up with my girlfriend, and I got a C on my English Lit paper. The only good thing is that one of my best friends of 15 years is visiting from NY this weekend.'

Counselor: 'It sounds like despite your challenging week at school, you possess loyalty and dedication, which are important qualities. What else went on this week that you feel good about?'

500

Client: 'I'm thinking about leaving my wife. We have been together for 10 years, but I'm just not happy anymore. We tried counseling, but it hasn't helped. She always goes out with her friends and we have just grown apart. I've invested so much in this relationship, but I am done.'

Counselor: 'It sounds like you despite the fact that your relationship with your wife is suffering, you have been committed, dedicated, and have done whatever you can to save this relationship.'