In an empathic approach between social work practitioner and client, the ability to respond and connect based upon eliciting information around topics of interest to the client and placing the client in the position of expert provides a venue to foster self-confidence for the client and provides what else?

A. a mutual sense of working together
B. an opportunity to move the client to the next stage in the process
C. a break from focusing on the client's needs
D. an effective program for the client


Answer: A

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