Asking the client permission to share your ideas with him or her allows the clinician to:
A) Make sure the client takes responsibility for actions
B) Offer advice while still remaining in charge of the client's situation
C) Offer advice while still leaving the client in charge of his situation
D) Set an example of courtesy for the client

Question

Asking the client permission to share your ideas with him or her allows the clinician to:
A) ​Make sure the client takes responsibility for actions
B) ​Offer advice while still remaining in charge of the client's situation
C) ​Offer advice while still leaving the client in charge of his situation
D) ​Set an example of courtesy for the client

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By asking permission to share ideas, the clinician is acknowledging that the client is in charge of his or her own situation and is respecting the client's autonomy. This approach aligns with the principles of client-centered therapy and allows the client to take an active role in the therapeutic process. Choices A, B, and D do not fully capture the benefits of asking permission to share ideas.

Asking the Client Permission to Share Your Ideas with Him