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Steward, Robbie J.; And Others – 1992
While empathy has been defined as the single most important dimension in establishing a counseling relationship, no studies have clearly defined what counselor responses are perceived as empathic by African American clients. For clients in general, the use of Ivey and Authier's microcounseling attending and influencing skills has been found to…
Descriptors: Blacks, Client Attitudes (Human Services), Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship