Bryan, a solution-based therapist, asks his client Cynthia about the areas of her life that are going well during a session. Cynthia struggles to answer the question and instead answers that she is frustrated with herself for always giving in to her husband's demands. She feels like she lets him walk all over her. Bryan asks Cynthia to think of a time when she stood up for her wants with her husband. This is an example of? 

identifying weaknesses 

assessing strengths 

joining with the client 

exploring alternative option