Laura, OTA student, has been asked to work with a new client…
Laura, OTA student, has been asked to work with a new client named Molly. Molly is not new to the outpatient setting, but new to Laura. Molly is very skeptical about working with a student and often avoids her and refuses to answer questions. Laura begins to talk about why she chose to be an OTA and what her goals are after she graduates from college. Over time, Molly lets her know she has a friend who wants to go to college too. Based on Laura’s communication, what stage of therapeutic relationship are Laura and Molly in AND what therapeutic quality did Laura use?