CNL 515 GCU Verbal and Nonverbal Cues Clients May Present Discussion

Describe the skills of probing and summarizing. Identify verbal and nonverbal cues clients may present which communicates to the counselor the session is effective and cues the session is ineffective. Read and complete the “Probing and Summarizing Practice Exercise.” What did you learn from the exercise? What went well? What could have gone better? How well do you feel that your probing and summarizing furthered the counseling process? Did you notice any cues the session was effective or ineffective? If using a volunteer, be sure you obtain a verbal consent from the volunteer.