CHAPTER 4

ACTIVE REPLAY

Playing Back the Pivotal Pieces for Review

An experience makes its appearance only when it is being said.

—HANNAH ARENDT

WHEN WE USE reflective statements, we act as a dynamic mirror where clients can more objectively view their behavioral motivations and limiting beliefs. The recognition of these can be jarring. Using reflective statements is also the best way to prompt clients to think about what they are willing to do now that they better understand what needs to be resolved.

My first job after earning my master’s degree in broadcast communication arts was as the audio visual coordinator for a psychiatric hospital corporation. I was in charge of setting up the television sets, video players, and film projectors. I ...

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