Brief counselors encourage client action by which approach?

• A. Assigning tasks.
• B. Modeling.
• C. Using creative techniques.
• D. Supporting already existent client behaviors.

Answer: (A)

Brief counselors encourage action by giving clients concrete tasks to complete between sessions. This translates motivation into real-world steps, allowing clients to practice new skills, experience small wins, and see tangible progress. Tasks should be clear, specific, and attainable within a short timeframe, so progress can be reviewed in the next session and adjustments made as needed. This between-session work helps bridge insight and behavior, fostering accountability and self-efficacy. While modeling or creative techniques can support learning and engagement, they don’t directly prompt the client to take action in the same structured way. Supporting existing behaviors is helpful, but it doesn’t push the client to adopt new actions that advance goals.