Ask For

Clarification
Clarification is a
necessity!
When the counsellor didnt hear or
understand what is talked about, he will ask
for clarification.

The situation occurs because the sound of

the client are too low, or the language used
is difficult to understand.

Therefore, the counsellor ask the client to

repeat the message.
Clarificat
ion
Can be either a
paraphrase of the
clients statement or a
question to the client
about the content of
what has just been
said.
Example sentences /
questions

I do not understand.
Could you explain?

Can you repeat what

you described earlier?
I am not clear.
Example sentences /
questions
I do not understand.
Could you repeat it
once?

You said you feel

confused on the
teachers pay less
attention to you.
Does this mean that
all teachers?
Request for clarification
Enable
information to
be focused more
sharply.

Involves an To gain clarify

invitation to about vague or
continue ambiguous
speaking. thoughts.

Indicate that To
the counselor communicate
has to the client
understood that the
what has been counselor is
 Inappropriate Responses in
Counseling
Judging: For example, You wouldnt have
these problems if you had acted differently!

Attacking: For example, How could you be

that irresponsible?

Denial: For example, Dont worry. Im sure

that its nothing important.

Pity: For example, Poor thing! How terrible

that happened!