An effective response to a client's ambiguity in attending a first session is:
A)for the therapist to ignore the client's indecision and schedule the appointment anyway.
B)for the therapist to call the client the day before the schedule appointment and remind him/her to attend.
C)for the therapist to acknowledge the client's ambiguity and address it directly.
D)the therapist should not schedule an appointment with this client; he/she will not show up.

Question

​ An effective response to a client's ambiguity in attending a first session is:
A)for the therapist to ignore the client's indecision and schedule the appointment anyway.
B)for the therapist to call the client the day before the schedule appointment and remind him/her to attend.
C)for the therapist to acknowledge the client's ambiguity and address it directly.
D)the therapist should not schedule an appointment with this client; he/she will not show up.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Acknowledging the client's ambiguity and addressing it directly can help build rapport and trust with the client. It also shows that the therapist is willing to be flexible and understanding of the client's needs. This approach can help motivate the client to attend the first session and start the therapy process. Ignoring the client's indecision or calling the client to remind them may not address the underlying reasons for the ambiguity and may not be effective in motivating the client to attend the session. The option of not scheduling an appointment at all assumes that the client will not show up, which may not be accurate or helpful.

​ an Effective Response to a Client's Ambiguity in Attending

an Effective Response to a Client's Ambiguity in Attending