I can see how a court mandated client might be a problem, but thats the job you signed up to do and having court mandated clients goes along with it. Also if a client comes in because they have a friend in therapy, then they must have some sort of problem if they are wanting to be that much like their friend. It just takes some digging. As for clients who dont try your suggestions, maybe ask what other kinds of suggestions they might like. Maybe your suggestions just arent any good.