Solution-Oriented Therapists Encourage Clients to Ask for What They Want

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solution-oriented therapists encourage clients to ask for what they want rather than what they don't want. In other words, they encourage a move from making complaints to making requests . Which of the following is an example of a request?

• A) "You don't do anything romantic anymore."
• B) "It would be nice if we went back to giving each other a kiss before we left the house."
• C) "I would really enjoy adding some romance back into our relationship."
• D) "It would be nice if you would show me that you love me."

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