When a client rejects an interpretation, it is best to:
A)Confront their rejection and discuss why they are resistant to the interpretation.
B)Drop the interpretation entirely, as it is obviously counterproductive.
C)Persist in presenting the interpretation using different wording, until it is found to be acceptable to the client.
D)Drop the rejected interpreting response temporarily, review it for accuracy, and then await a later opportunity to reintroduce it.

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Rather than persisting with an interpretation that has been rejected by the client or abandoning it entirely, the best approach is to drop the interpretation temporarily and review it for accuracy. This allows the therapist to ensure that the interpretation is correct and potentially revise it if needed. Once the interpretation has been reviewed, the therapist can wait for a later opportunity to reintroduce it in a way that may be more acceptable to the client.

When a Client Rejects an Interpretation, It Is Best To