Simple Reflections
For example, if someone said: “I really want to lose weight”
Repeat
“You want to lose weight”
Slightly Rephrase
“You want to some weight to come off”
Complex Reflections
For example, if someone said: “I really want to lose weight”
Paraphrase
“It’s time to drop some lbs”
Continue the sentence
“it’s going to help you achieve what you want to achieve”
For example, if someone said: “I’m tired, I’ve got so many things I have to do before I exercise”
Metaphor
“You’ve got a lot of hurdles to jump over”
Feeling
“It seems draining to do, but it’s something you’re interested in doing”
For example, if someone said: “I’m worried about my health with drinking but it’s so much fun to do”
Double-sided
“You want to have a good time, and yet it’s going to be better for you cut it out for good”
Meaning
“You want to live a long and healthy life”