Counseling Skills 101 - Attending Behaviors Every Counselor Should Know (SOLER Breakdown)

Hi All! Dr. Kelly King here, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Arizona, a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado, and a proud counselor educator. Thanks for joining today!

In this video, we break down what effective attending behaviors look like for counselors and why they’re essential in building genuine rapport and trust with clients. You’ll also learn the breakdown of the SOLER acronym —

✅ Sitting squarely
✅ Open posture
✅ Leaning slightly forward
✅ Eye contact
✅ Relax

Together, these simple yet powerful attending skills can transform the way you connect with clients in session. Whether you’re a counseling student, new therapist, or just looking to sharpen your active listening and communication skills, this video will help you strengthen therapeutic relationships from the very first session.

👉 Watch now to learn how mastering SOLER can make your clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

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Disclaimer: This video is meant for general educational purposes only.

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