If you had a client who appeared to work very hard at getting you to push him or her away,what would be the most therapeutic way of dealing with this situation?
A)Explore with the client how this behavior could be serving him or her.
B)Let the client know that you are aware of his or her games and that you refuse to be manipulated.
C)Tell your client that if this pattern continues,you'll certainly discontinue seeing him or her.
D)Refer the client to another helper.
E)Blame yourself for being deserving of this kind of treatment.

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As a therapist, it is important to approach the client's behavior with curiosity and not judgment. By exploring with the client how this behavior could be serving him or her, the therapist can gain insight into the client's underlying motivations and work collaboratively with the client to address them. It is important to avoid reacting defensively or making threats, as this can escalate the situation and damage the therapeutic relationship. Referring the client to another helper may be an option if the therapeutic relationship is not working, but it should not be the first response to a difficult behavior. Blaming oneself for the client's behavior is not appropriate and can undermine the therapist's confidence and effectiveness.

If You Had a Client Who Appeared to Work Very