It is important for counselors to understand the difference between

empathy and agreement. Supporting child-clients is critical, but it is not always in the best interest of the client to merely agree or tell him or her what they want to hear. How can a therapist be sure that a child does not see efforts at empathy as agreement? How can the therapist respond in a way that shows the therapist hears the child and empathize, yet do not necessarily agree? Provide explanation and examples of statements or narratives you might use.

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