When a client speaks openly about his or her ambivalence,it should be obvious that:
A) You have hit a roadblock.
B) Your path, until now, has been counterproductive.
C) It is time for you as the counselor to take control and lead more effectively.
D) Something positive and therapeutic has happened.

Question

When a client speaks openly about his or her ambivalence,it should be obvious that:
A) ​You have hit a roadblock.
B) ​Your path, until now, has been counterproductive.
C) ​It is time for you as the counselor to take control and lead more effectively.
D) ​Something positive and therapeutic has happened.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a client speaks openly about his or her ambivalence, it signifies that the client is willing to explore the issue further and is open to change. It means that the client is willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and something positive and therapeutic has happened. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. The other options are not appropriate because hitting a roadblock or being counterproductive reflects a negative outcome for the counseling process, and taking control would not be appropriate in client-centered therapy.

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