When working with clients in the pre-contemplation stage, the practitioner should focus on all of the following EXCEPT:
A) raising awareness of the urgency of the issues.
B) raising awareness of the pain or fear that these issues might cause.
C) inviting clients to think about whether a change could improve their lives.
D) collaboratively setting goals with the client.

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In the pre-contemplation stage, clients are not yet considering change, so setting goals is premature. The focus is more on raising awareness and inviting clients to think about the possibility of change.

When Working with Clients in the Pre-Contemplation Stage, the Practitioner