When a Counselor Finds Out That a Client Has Lied

Multiple Choice

When a counselor finds out that a client has lied in therapy, the best course of action is typically to___

A) Terminate the relationship. Counseling is based on trust.
B) Work to understand what might be the reason behind the lie.
C) Not mention it. The client probably has a good reason for lying, and to talk about it would just make the client feel bad.
D) Try to catch the client in the lie, so the client has to admit the truth.