What does the humanistic/existential counselor try to do in focused listening?

a. Listen for themes in the client’s talk that reflect the struggles with meaning and identity underneath the themes.
b. Give good advice.
c. Use techniques learned in the rigorous training that counselors must go through to become Certified Humanistic/Existential Psychotherapists.
d. Solve problems, focusing on basic levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
e. Help the client understand the unconscious reasons behind his or her self-destructive behavior.


Answer: a

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