Emphasis is on content rather than feeling. Every day there is something new to do. There must be 10 different activities going on at any one time around here. He's really crumby. His degree is from a non accredited school.
Purpose is to recapitulate, condense, and clarify.
And at 2 or 3 points during the session and at the close of the session, restate in your own words the feelings and perceptions that the client has been communicating. Summarization of Content Similar to paraphrasing but covers a longer time period. At several points and again at the end, summarize.