that could be interpreted as being disrespectful or argumentative. The purpose of the first session is for you to meet the couple and for them to become familiar with you. There should be absolutely no suggestion from you as to how you plan to solve their problem—only that you will lay out a plan for them after they’ve completed the assessment. During the first session, you are there to encourage them. There are six assessment forms that I send home with the couple. Each spouse is to complete each