Which of the following statements best characterizes the difference between a person-centered and a focusing counselor?

a. A person-centered counselor is more interested in the therapy moment than is the focusing counselor.
b. Self disclosure is more likely with a person-centered counselor.
c. The focusing counselor is more likely to give experiential responses to the client’s “here-and-now” feelings using metaphor.
d. A person-centered counselor always chooses the “here-and-now,” whereas a focusing counselor would let the client choose what to focus on.
e. A focusing counselor is more likely to try to move a client’s focus away from distressing emotions to more positive ones.


Answer: c

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