Which of the following is/are recommended as evidence-based relationship guidelines for responding to clients who struggle with their opening statement?
A) Articulate positive expectations about the helpfulness of therapy.
B) Express empathy and positive expectations
C) Encourage the client take the lead
D) Emphasize collaboration
E) All of the above

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All of the listed choices are evidence-based relationship guidelines for responding to clients who struggle with their opening statement, according to research on therapeutic alliance and effective therapeutic communication. Articulating positive expectations about the helpfulness of therapy can help build hope and motivation for the client, expressing empathy and positive expectations can help build rapport and reduce defensiveness, encouraging the client to take the lead can help empower them and build a sense of collaboration, and emphasizing collaboration can help build a sense of shared responsibility for the therapeutic process.

Which of the Following Is/are Recommended as Evidence-Based Relationship Guidelines