Listener Helps to Explore Deeper
"What are you feeling?" -> "Can you describe your emotions in more detail? What physical sensations do you experience when you feel this way?"
"What else are you feeling?" -> "Are there any secondary emotions you're experiencing in addition to your primary feeling? How do these emotions relate to each other?"
"What are your primary needs here?" -> "What specific needs do you have that are not currently being met? How do these needs impact your overall well-being?"
"What do you really wish for?" -> "If you could have anything in this situation, what would it be? How would this change the outcome?"
"How did this all evolve?" -> "Can you walk me through the events that led to this situation? How did each event impact the outcome?"
"Who are the main characters in these feelings you're talking about?" -> "Are there specific people or factors that are contributing to your emotions? How do these people/factors impact your feelings?"
"What would you really like to say, and to whom?" -> "Is there something you haven't expressed yet that you want to share? Why haven't you expressed it?"
"What are the feelings you are afraid to even think about?" -> "Are there any emotions you're avoiding or repressing? Why are you hesitant to explore these emotions?"
"Do you have any mixed feelings? What are they?" -> "Are there conflicting emotions you're experiencing simultaneously
How do these emotions interact with each other?"
"What would you do differently if you could?" ->
"If you could go back and change this situation, what would you do? How would that affect the outcome?" "What would help you feel better right now?" ->
"What could you do to ease your distress in the present moment?
How can you take care of yourself in this situation?"
"What does this experience mean to you?" ->
"How does this experience affect your overall outlook and life?
What lessons can you take away from it?" "
How do you think this situation will unfold?" ->
"What is your prediction for the future?
What do you see happening next?"
"What would it feel like if this situation changed?" -> "
How would you feel if you could achieve a positive outcome?
What would that look like for you?"