Establishing _____ reduces the level of threat and gains the trust of clients, who recognize that social workers intend to be helpful.​

A) ​a rule
B) ​dominance
C) ​rapport
D) ​a goal

Rapport is the establishment of a positive and trusting relationship between social workers and their clients. By establishing rapport, social workers can reduce the level of threat and gain the trust of clients, which helps them understand that social workers intend to be helpful. It is an essential component of effective social work practice.