In this exercise one student acts as the counselor and the other as the client. The task of the counselor is to try to persuade the client to do what the counselor thinks would be best for the client....

In this exercise one student acts as the counselor and the other as the client. The task of the counselor is to try to persuade the client to do what the counselor thinks would be best for the client. Then switch roles. Discuss your reactions to each role. In the role of counselor, what potential problems could emerge by imposing your agenda on clients, even if you think it is in their best interest? In the role of client, how did you feel when the counselor tried to persuade you to follow a particular course of action?