Counselling Techniques: Highlighting exceptions I
Channel: Sandra Collins
Date: 2023-05-25

Counsellors use the technique of highlighting exceptions to focus attention on times or contexts in which clients' lived experiences was not affected by the challenge they are currently facing. The purpose of this technique is to foreground client strengths and competencies, to instill a sense of hope for change, and to clarify how they would like their lived experiences to be different.

You can view descriptions and video demonstrations for the microskills used in this video and other techniques through my Counselling Microskills and Techniques playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkRzHU4Rjb00X5yz475ITmTzPepFhXEm.

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Sandra Collins, PhD
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