Directives that are therapist-centered are designed to shift clients toward what they are not yet talking about?

• A. Their current feelings
• B. What they are not yet talking about
• C. Future goals
• D. Past experiences

Answer: (B)

Directives that are therapist-centered aim to bring into the conversation topics the client hasn’t yet spoken about, often areas the client avoids or is reluctant to explore. By guiding the client toward these unspoken topics, the therapist helps uncover underlying concerns, fears, or unfinished business that block progress. This shift works to broaden awareness and open pathways for change, beyond what the client is currently expressing. While discussing present feelings or recalling past experiences or future goals can occur, the defining aim of these directives is to push exploration toward topics not yet discussed.