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Which is the BEST example of complex reflection after the following client statement: "I feel better when I pack healthy snacks to bring to work, but I just don't have time in the morning"?

1) Nodding and smiling while listening
2) "Have you thought about packing snacks the night before to save time?"
3) "You seem upset about that."
4) "You feel rushed in the morning, so it is not a good time to pack snacks for the day."

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Final answer:

The best response is option 2, which suggests packing snacks the night before to save time. It's a practical solution that acknowledges the issue and promotes a proactive approach to behavior change conducive to health and time management.

Step-by-step explanation:

The BEST example of complex reflection after the client statement, "I feel better when I pack healthy snacks to bring to work, but I just don't have time in the morning," would be option 2: "Have you thought about packing snacks the night before to save time?" This response acknowledges the client's feelings and offers a practical suggestion for overcoming the barrier of limited time in the morning. It encourages the client to think about potential solutions and allows for planning and producing responses to adapt their behavior for better results.

Using examples that demonstrate the importance of timely decision-making and how they can affect outcomes, as in the observation that eating breakfast before class leads to better attention, helps to emphasize the value of planning ahead. Furthermore, reflecting on automatic behaviors like commuting on "autopilot" versus the cognitive effort required on the first day, can highlight the process of developing routines that can make healthier choices, such as packing snacks, more manageable.

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