It is often necessary to challenge many clients as part of the therapeutic process. Doing so in the very early stages of psychotherapy

a. might provoke misunderstanding and a poor working alliance that dooms the relationship
b. is necessary and often provides the “spark” that some clients need to more totally engage in the therapy
c. is necessary but often not accomplished due to the discomfort many psychotherapists feel when challenging clients
d. is necessary and therapeutic, even if the client becomes defensive, hostile, and negative


a. might provoke misunderstanding and a poor working alliance that dooms the relationship

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

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What will be an ideal response?

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