Give three examples of the characteristics that make a good therapist.

Answer:

Responses may very but should include some or all of the following information: A good therapist will be someone who is empathic and honest, is willing to communicate in a caring manner, is respectful and provides a private protected setting, is able to be reassuring and trustworthy, offers advice and not criticism, and is also able to recognize one's own limitations and be willing to refer a patient to another therapist who may specialize in the patient’s needs.