Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used during brief encounters. What is true of the engaging phase during a brief encounter?

A) Since the encounter is brief, limited time should be dedicated to building a trusting relationship.
B) Since the encounter is brief, the nutrition counselor should offer advice early on in the session.
C) Since the encounter is brief, the nutrition counselor does not need to summarize the agenda and time allotted for the session.
D) For brief encounters, the goal may be to encourage a client to think about changing health behaviors and to accept a referral.
E) MI should not be employed in brief encounters since brief interventions do not allow for the full development of this approach.

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. What should you do first?

A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
C) Acknowledge your client's feelings.
D) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
E) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.