Ron has recently started a private practice. He is feeling a lot of nervousness as he is now out on his own and is wondering whether he has all the skills that he needs to help people. He is most likely in which phase of therapist skill growth?

a) Lay helper stage
b) Beginning student phase
c) Advanced student phase
d) Novice professional phase
e) Experienced professional phase


D

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