Which statement about consultation is NOT true?

Which statement about consultation is NOT true?

• A. The need for consultation may occur in most any agency or business
• B. Consultation uses the same core counseling skills but context differs
• C. The consultation may focus on content or process or both
• D. Since there is no strong theory or model of consultation, an eclectic approach is best

Answer: (D)

Consultation in counseling rests on established theories and models that guide how consultants work with consultees, analyze needs, and implement solutions within systems. The statement that there is no strong theory or model is not accurate, because there are well-developed frameworks such as Caplan’s mental health consultation, problem-solving approaches, and various systems-based models that describe roles, stages, and outcomes. Practitioners may integrate different methods, but these frameworks provide structure and evidence for practice rather than relying on an ad hoc eclectic mix. The other truths hold as well: consultation can occur in many types of agencies or businesses, it draws on core counseling skills while adapting to context, and it may focus on content, process, or both.