Talking about the weather and other chit-chat:
A) should always be avoided
B) should be done only later in the sessions when a relationship is formed
C) is OK in the first few moments of the session
D) is OK as long as the therapist is the one who brings it up

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Small talk, including discussing the weather, can be a useful way to ease into a session and build rapport between a therapist and a client. It helps in creating a comfortable environment, especially at the beginning of a session.

Talking About the Weather and Other Chit-Chat