Kim leaves office early every day because she has to look after her alcoholic brother at home. Her supervisor, James, notices that she mostly stays only for a few hours at work. He decides to use the nondirective method of counseling for discussing her problem. Which of the following is the first step that James would take in this method of counseling?

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The nondirective method of counseling involves the counselor actively listening to the client and helping them to come up with their own solutions to their problems. Therefore, the first step James would take in this method would be to listen to Kim and encourage her to look for the source of the problem, rather than suggesting solutions or interventions. Choice A suggests a directive approach where James is suggesting solutions, which is not in line with the nondirective method. Choice B is not relevant to Kim's problem, and choice C suggests an intervention in the form of a time log, which is not necessarily the best approach for every individual.

Kim Leaves Office Early Every Day Because She Has to Look