When Working with Clients Who May Be Lying, It's Important

question 3

Multiple Choice

When working with clients who may be lying, it's important for therapists to use which of the following principles?

• A) Ignore the possibility of deceit and proceed as usual.
• B) Tell the client, "I believe you."
• C) Let your client know that you're keeping an open mind about his or her truthfulness, but avoid becoming a judge who must determine whether the client is telling the truth.
• D) Directly tell the client, "I don't believe what you're saying."
• E) Any of the above would be appropriate

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