Following an Initial Phone Contact, the Chances That a Client

Multiple Choice

Following an initial phone contact, the chances that a client will not show up for the first appointment are far greater if the therapist: ​

A) does not solicit a concrete promise from the client to show up.
B) does not specifically address the client's serious commitment to beginning therapy.
C) does not convey their suspicion that the client really isn't genuinely committed to starting treatment.
D) does not acknowledge potential indecision and uncertain commitment through non-defensive dialogue.