The therapeutic bind technique is used with clients who:​

A) ​have self-control.
B) ​are self-aware.
C) ​cling to self-defeating behaviors.
D) ​are aggressive and abrasive.

The therapeutic bind technique is used with clients who cling to self-defeating behaviors. The technique involves presenting the client with two opposing options, both of which are undesirable. This creates a bind, forcing the client to choose between two negative outcomes. The idea is that the client will then be motivated to make a change and break the pattern of self-defeating behavior. Clients who have self-control and self-awareness may not need this technique, and it may not be effective for clients who are aggressive and abrasive.