Olin Wants to Offer Reassurance to a Client During the Closing

question 2

Multiple Choice

Olin wants to offer reassurance to a client during the closing stage. Which statement is NOT recommended?

• A) Don't worry; I'm sure I can help you.
• B) Many of my clients have concerns similar to yours, and they usually benefit from counseling.
• C) It's natural for this to feel a bit uncomfortable or weird at the beginning of therapy.
• D) Lots of people feel uncomfortable at first, but it usually gets better as we get to know each other more.
• E) These are all appropriate statements of reassurance.

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Definitions:

Elimination of Alternatives

The process of systematically removing options to narrow down choices to the best possible solution.

Problem-Solution

A method or strategy that involves identifying a problem and finding one or more solutions to address it.

Suggesting Alternatives

The process of proposing different options or strategies to address a problem or enhance a plan.

Recommendation Report

A report that evaluates two or more possible alternatives and recommends one of them. Doing nothing is always one alternative.