Justin and Nadia have been in couples counseling for over a year, yet never seem to carry out the homework assignments they are given. The counselor should
A) assume that hard work is not one of their values.
B) tell them that the counseling is going nowhere because they are not working hard enough and terminate counseling.
C) conclude that deep down they want their relationship to end and advise them accordingly.
D) allow the clients to determine if they would like to complete homework or not.

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The counselor should respect the clients' autonomy and preferences in their therapeutic process, allowing them to decide whether or not to complete homework assignments. This approach respects the clients' agency and encourages them to take responsibility for their participation in therapy.

Justin and Nadia Have Been in Couples Counseling for Over