A social worker is meeting with a client who states they want to improve their relationship with their partner but repeatedly cancels scheduled couples sessions and avoids discussing conflict. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate use of confrontation?
a. “You keep saying your relationship matters, but you’re not showing up to sessions. That doesn’t make sense.”
b. “I notice you’ve said your relationship is important, yet you’ve missed several sessions. Can we explore what might be getting in the way?”
c. “If you don’t start attending sessions, your relationship will likely fail.”