It is often hard to genuinely care about specific people in a family before the family practitioner even meets the family. If not caring, what can the counselor or therapist bring to the first session?

A. Interest in the clients and a desire to create an atmosphere of safety
B. More knowledge and education than the family members are likely to have
C. An ability to diagnose problems and formulate treatment plans
D. The original premise is wrong; you should learn to care about your clients even before you meet them


ANS: A

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