nondirective
/ˌnɑndəˈrɛktɪv/
adjective
- Describing a style of counseling or therapy where the therapist does not give advice or direct the conversation, but instead helps the client find their own solutions.
- In nondirective counseling, the listener reflects back what the speaker says without offering opinions.
- Many school counselors are trained in nondirective techniques to help students explore their feelings.
- The therapist used a nondirective approach, letting the client lead each session.
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