Initial meeting to gather client information before treatment.

• A. Acceptance
• B. Energy in Listening
• C. Emotional Awareness
• D. Consultation

Answer: (D)

This question is about the formal step you take to gather essential information from the client before starting treatment. The initial meeting is a consultation, where you collect medical history, medications, skin concerns, allergies, contraindications, and lifestyle factors; you also explain proposed treatments, set expectations, and obtain informed consent. This process ensures safety and allows you to tailor the skincare plan to the client’s needs.

The other terms describe important aspects of how you interact during a session—acceptance refers to mutual regard, energy in listening highlights active listening, and emotional awareness involves recognizing emotions—but they do not name the structured information-gathering step itself.