Problem
Working with clients can be like unlocking a combination lock. We may have to turn one way and then another trying to discover what combination of strategies and interventions finally "opens the door" and allows the client to make progress. Building a connection or trust with a client is often the first "intervention". Describe the "sequence" you use, citing the empirical or other resources that have helped you build a useful strategy? How do you work? Some people start with "What's up?" and others start more formally, loosening up later. How about you?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.