When Your Expert Opinion Conflicts with Your Client's Perspective, It's

question 27

Multiple Choice

When your expert opinion conflicts with your client's perspective, it's good practice to:

• A) Defer to your client, at least initially
• B) Acknowledge the differences, but emphasize your expertise and authority
• C) Openly argue with your client
• D) Submit to your client for the duration of therapy
• E) Refer your client to another provider

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Definitions:

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