At What Point in the Intake Interview Will the Therapist

question 18

Multiple Choice

At what point in the intake interview will the therapist generally switch from a more nondirective listening style to a more structured, directive approach?

• A) When the client starts rambling about things that aren't important.
• B) When the therapist begins helping a client identify problems or goals.
• C) When the therapist needs to finish the interview early.
• D) When the client begins to show a lot of emotion.
• E) Both B and D

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