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Active student engagement is a fundamental requirement in essentially all counselor education courses. There are a variety of reasons why students may hesitate to participate, and instructors are responsible for fostering active engagement in the classroom. Doing so will help instructors avoid disappointment when students do not prioritize their specific class. In Professor O’s case, guided questions helped provide structure and organization for discussions, which subsequently flowed more smoothly in future class meetings. Overall, the empathy of Professor O and the intentional design of experiential activities helped everyone feel more comfortable with expectations and with participating in learning with their classmates.