Glossary E
Glossary E
Encounter is defined as the dialogue that takes place between two (2) individuals or two (2) aspects of the same individual meeting another individual or another part of themselves.
Encounter group refers to a group experience that emphasizes intensely honest interchanges among participants regarding feelings and reactions to one another. It is a form of sensitivity training that provides individuals with the opportunity to gain deep interpersonal intimacy with other group members. Moreover, Encounter group refers to a Group therapy technique in which people learn about their feelings and about how they relate to or encounter one another.
Encouragement refers to an important therapeutic technique that is used to build a relationship and to foster client change. Supporting clients in changing beliefs and behaviors is a part of encouragement. It is a commonly used skill by a clinician, wherein the clinician tells the client he or she has faith that the client can achieve a certain goal or be successful in trying out a new behavior
Encouragement of affect refers to expression of painful emotions that is encouraged so that the therapist can show understanding and explore ways to remedy the situation.