When the Practitioner Encounters a Client Who Is Negative or Angry

question 30

Multiple Choice

When the practitioner encounters a client who is negative or angry about meeting with the practitioner, the authors recommend thinking of the client as:

• A) conflictual.
• B) not wanting anything from the practitioner.
• C) resistant.
• D) unable to see himself or herself as part of the problem.

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