From your instructor · CPSY 6010 · Fall 2026

Before you begin, a note from Dr. Sutton.

Christine — great progress on rapport this session. Your instinct to reflect Alex's language was strong. In your next session, try to stay with moments of ambiguity a little longer before moving forward. I think you're ready to push into more advanced reflective listening. Let's build on it.

Dr. Sutton, annotated Oct 30, 2026

Skill Focus for This Session

Advanced Reflection & Goal Setting

Go beyond repeating your client's words. Reflect the underlying emotion, meaning, or conflict they haven't yet named — and sit with it.

Stay with ambiguity

Resist the urge to resolve tension early in the exchange.

Name the emotion

When Alex pauses, that's your moment to reflect what's underneath.

Connect to context

Link what Alex says to what you already know about their situation.

Score to beat

Your last session scored 48/65. Aim for depth over coverage.

client

Alex Rivera

scenario

Risk Assessment

course

CPSY 6010

previousScore

48/65

This session will be recorded and submitted to Dr. Sutton for evaluation.