Your text is full of techniques to use when working with clients. If the techniques work with clients, they will normally also work with your family, friends, and colleagues. (See, how I am with my clients is how I am with others in my life -- I don't have the energy to put on that many different hats/faces.)The only way for a counselor to become comfortable with the techniques is to practice them. If you don't have clients, use family, friends, etc.! implement the technique below in as natural a situation as possible (Do NOT role play a situation with the other.), and then report on the process and outcome in weekly journal entries.

• 13.6 Role Reversal in Counseling