Which of the following is true about paraphrasing?

A. Paraphrasing simply means repeating the exact words of the client.
B. When the therapist makes a summary of the ideas just received and provides his client with restatement of what s/he understood.
C. Paraphrasing enhances the quality of communication and thus considered a core skill in counselling.
D. Paraphrasing allows the chance of immediate clarification.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C and D only

Option A is incorrect because paraphrasing involves rephrasing, not simply repeating. rest three options are correct.

Paraphrasing is a crucial skill in counseling that involves restating the client's words in a different way to ensure understanding and promote effective communication. By paraphrasing, therapists can demonstrate active listening, validate the client's feelings, and encourage further elaboration on the client's thoughts and experiences. This helps to build rapport, strengthen the therapeutic alliance, and facilitate deeper exploration of the client's concerns.

"How would you know that someone has been listening? Ask her/him to restate what you had said. The person in doing this does not repeat your exact words. S/he makes a summary of the ideas just received and provides you with a restatement of what s/he understands. This is called ‘paraphrasing’. It allows you to understand how much s/he understood of what was communicated. If someone cannot repeat or write down a summary of what was said, then s/he probably did not get the whole message or did not understand it. We can keep this in mind when we are listening to our teacher in the class or to others. Try to paraphrase what you heard and if you cannot do so, you should seek immediate clarification, if possible." (NCERT)