Ruth is counseling a woman who describes an extremely unhappy marriage.Ruth suggests she consider leaving her husband; however,the client has a deep spiritual conviction that marriage is for life and is not willing to consider divorce as an option.Ruth attempts to change her client's viewpoint.In this case,Ruth is:
A) teaching her client to look at the negative consequences of her decision.
B) exploring the client's spiritual reasons for staying in the marriage.
C) imposing her values on the client instead of exploring the client's reasons for staying in the marriage.
D) helping her client to explore healthy options.

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Ruth is imposing her values on the client by suggesting she consider leaving her husband, despite the client's clear expression of her spiritual convictions regarding marriage. This does not respect the client's values and beliefs, and instead, imposes Ruth's perspective on the situation.

Ruth Is Counseling a Woman Who Describes an Extremely Unhappy