Facilitating refers to creating an environment or conditions that promote personal growth and improvement for the client. It involves providing support, empathy, acceptance while allowing clients to explore their concerns at their own pace.
Related terms
Supportive environment: A safe and nurturing space that encourages openness, trust, and self-expression.
Active listening: The skill of fully concentrating on, understanding, and responding to what a person is saying both verbally and nonverbally.
Reflective listening: A technique used in therapy where the therapist paraphrases or reflects back the client's words to demonstrate understanding.