Relational mirroring involves naming observable behaviors in a gentle, attuned way to deepen emotional connection and mutual understanding.

Examples:

• “I noticed you looked away when we touched on that—would it feel okay if I checked in with you about what’s coming up right now?”

• “I’m noticing your voice got softer when you mentioned that—what’s happening for you as we talk about it?”

• “You’ve been shifting around a bit in your seat—sometimes that can mean different things. How are you feeling in your body as we sit with this?”