177). These qualities prove difficult to formally introduce into counselor preparation programs. Traditionally therapists are trained to build rapport through empathetic reflection of the client's feelings. These training methods focus on the content of the therapist's communication rather than his or her presence in the room (Young, 2005). According to Geller and Greenberg (2012), therapists need to be trained to “feel centered and strong within themselves as they receive and enter into the [client's] experience” (p...