Which of the following is not a way helpers would encourage to use the time between sessions to good advantage?

A. Mention some homework task, and ask the client to carry it out and report back.
B. Use some agreement to move the client to some appropriate activity.
C. Highlight painful memories for the client about her childhood and ask the client to think repeatedly about them.
D. Wait until the client comes up with a post-session task, and then help the client clarify and focus it.


ANS: C

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