Which term refers to using questions, reflections, and silence to evoke change in the client rather than giving advice?

Which term refers to using questions, reflections, and silence to evoke change in the client rather than giving advice?

• A. Directing or Advising
• B. Grounding
• C. Coaching or Evoking
• D. Evoking with client input

Answer: (C)

The technique described—using questions, reflections, and silence to evoke change rather than giving advice—is coaching or evoking. This approach centers on guiding the client to articulate their own goals, values, and reasons for change by asking open-ended questions, paraphrasing to reflect understanding, and pausing to let them process and express change talk. It supports autonomy and intrinsic motivation, which makes the client more likely to commit to actions they choose. Directing or Advising is about telling the client what to do, which can undermine motivation. Grounding focuses on present-m moment awareness rather than eliciting change through client-driven dialogue. Evoking with client input is related but not the standard term; the accepted framing here is coaching or evoking, emphasizing eliciting the client’s own reasons and plan for change.

The technique described—using questions, reflections, and silence to evoke change rather than giving advice—is coaching or evoking. This approach centers on guiding the client to articulate their own goals, values, and reasons for change by asking open-ended questions, paraphrasing to reflect understanding, and pausing to let them process and express change talk. It supports autonomy and intrinsic motivation, which makes the client more likely to commit to actions they choose. Directing or Advising is about telling the client what to do, which can undermine motivation. Grounding focuses on present-m moment awareness rather than eliciting change through client-driven dialogue. Evoking with client input is related but not the standard term; the accepted framing here is coaching or evoking, emphasizing eliciting the client’s own reasons and plan for change.