Ashton's supervisor Carol notices that he is always late to work. She discusses the matter with Ashton and makes him realize how his behavior is affecting everyone in the department. Carol encourages him to analyze the problem and listens to what Ashton has to say. Ashton realizes that the reason behind his being late is that he is running too many errands in the morning. So, he decides to run his personal errands during lunch and after work. In this scenario, which type of counseling approach has been used?

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Carol uses a nondirective counseling approach by encouraging Ashton to analyze his problem and come up with his own solution, rather than directing him on what to do.

Ashton's Supervisor Carol Notices That He Is Always Late to Work