The following are all ways to be directive EXCEPT
A) giving homework.
B) using minimal encouragement to empathize with the client's perspective.
C) suggesting that the client complete a specific action.
D) asking the client to talk more about a particular topic.

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Being directive involves guiding the client towards specific actions or thoughts, such as giving homework (A), suggesting specific actions (C), or focusing the conversation on particular topics (D). Minimal encouragement to empathize with the client's perspective (B) is more aligned with non-directive approaches, aiming to understand and validate the client's feelings without steering them in a specific direction.

The Following Are All Ways to Be Directive EXCEPT