When working with a family in therapy, Caitlin, a strategic therapist, requests that dad disciplines the child instead of mom when the child breaks the house rules. What technique is Caitlin using with her clients?

A) An indirect directive
B) A paradox
C) A straightforward directive
D) A metaphorical task


C

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