Read each of the following sentences and write a reflecting statement followed by two questions you
might ask to get more information.
1. No one in this neighborhood cares about the
drug problems.
2. I just know that my teacher doesn’t like me and
is going to give me a low grade.
3. I know the other kids in this group will be
mean to me.
4. The people in this agency don’t really care
about the clients.
5. My mother had a nervous breakdown, so she
can’t help how she acts.
6. My parents just don’t understand kids. They
won’t let me do anything.
7. In this family, we just don’t communicate very
well.
8. I think the problem is that she just won’t honor
my boundaries.