Nonverbal behaviors can detract from the social worker's ability to form a therapeutic alliance with the client or community member.

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Nonverbal behaviors such as lack of eye contact, crossed arms, or a tense facial expression can make clients feel uncomfortable or as though the social worker is unapproachable, thus hindering the formation of a strong therapeutic alliance.

Nonverbal Behaviors Can Detract from the Social Worker's Ability to Form