During a First-Time Meeting with Mr

During a first-time meeting with Mr. Smith, Tanya noticed several nonverbal cues that signified to her that Mr. Smith was disengaged from the therapeutic process and was growing frustrated with her approach. She also noticed that Mr. Smith did not readily communicate his needs and answered questions in a limited and often ambiguous manner. When Tanya asked Mr. Smith, "What's wrong?" Mr. Smith responded, "Nothing. I'm ready to be out of here. Let's just get this over with." Given Mr. Smith's interpersonal characteristics and the event described, which would be the most fitting mode?

A) Instructing by being explicit with clients about the plan, sequence, and events of therapy
B) Empathizing by striving to understand the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while suspending any judgment
C) Advocating by ensuring that Mr. Smith's rights are enforced, and resources are secured
D) Problem-solving by posing strategic questions and providing opportunities for comparative or analytical thinking