During the initial assessment interview, a client appears suspicious of the agency and the therapist. He says that he wants to reveal certain facts but feels that this would get friends in trouble. The appropriate response for the therapist is to: correct answersTell the client that she understands...
During the initial assessment interview, a client appears suspicious of the agency and the therapist. He
says that he wants to reveal certain facts but feels that this would get friends in trouble. The appropriate
response for the therapist is to: correct answersTell the client that she understands how hard it is for him
to feel safe in this new situation and that he should reveal information when he feels he is ready.
A 16-year-old is referred to a community agency for support. The client just learned she is pregnant and
is confused, upset and doesn't think she wants to have the baby. The therapist has strong views against
abortion and doesn't think the client should have an abortion. The therapist's MOST appropriate action
is to: correct answersSeek consultation to discuss the matter.
A 19-year-old single mother has a 22-month-old son who was placed in foster care for six months
because of neglect. The mother has followed her reunification plan, and the foster care plan is to return
the child to the home. The foster care therapist learns a week before the hearing that the mother is
pregnant again. The therapist's BEST option is to: correct answersRequest that physical custody be
returned to the mother and the family situation be monitored by the agency for six months.
A client has completed treatment goals that both the client and therapist developed together around
binge eating. The client now requests to see a different therapist within the same agency to work on
depression. The therapist should: correct answersTalk to the client about the reasons behind such
request.
A long-term client comes to therapy and reports that he has been evicted and is in need of housing
immediately. The therapist's brother owns an apartment building and has an available unit he's been
struggling to rent. The therapist should: correct answersAssist the client in coming up with short and
long-term solutions.
A therapist has been treating a client for four months in private practice and is experiencing intense
sexual attraction toward the client. The therapist's BEST response is to: correct answersSeek consultation
immediately.
An agency-based therapist has been treating a client for three months. The client often arrives late for
appointments and frequently fails to call in advance to cancel. When confronted, she minimizes the
, problem and accuses the therapist of having unreasonable expectations. The therapist's first response
should be: correct answersConfront the client about her perception of the problem.
A therapist meets with parents who refuse to provide appropriate medical care to their 6-year-old
daughter with a life threatening illness because of their religious beliefs. The child is receiving some care
within the guidelines of their church's ministry but the child's condition is getting worse. How should the
therapist respond to this dilemma? correct answersCheck state regulations as to whether a child abuse
report needs to be made.
A pregnant 16-year-old and her mother seek consultation for the daughter's unplanned pregnancy. The
mother expresses the desire to place the baby for adoption because she is in ill health and cannot help
her daughter raise the baby. The therapist's FIRST response should be to:
Score: 1 of 1 correct answersMeet with the young woman to explore her feelings about the pregnancy.
A therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team at a residential center for teens. The therapist should
make it clear to the residents that confidential disclosures are: correct answersShared with the
treatment team
A woman calls a therapist at an agency and informs the therapist that her brother received therapy from
another therapist in the same agency and a business relationship developed between that therapist and
the client's brother. The therapist's FIRST course of action should be to: correct answersConfront the
colleague regarding the alleged ethical violation.
A new client shares that he is also a therapist. He discloses that he recently had an affair with a client,
but ended it because he knew it was wrong. He indicates feelings of guilt and remorse. How should the
therapist proceed? correct answersExplore his feelings of guilt and remorse.
Parents are referred for therapy by their pediatrician. The mother describes multiple problems the family
has experienced following the recent diagnosis of the youngest child's acute asthmatic condition. Given
the various problems faced by the family, the therapist should consider which of the following actions?
correct answersHelp the parents prioritize treatment goals.
A client seeks therapy for depression and discloses that she engages in non-suicidal cutting and has a
history of sexual abuse as a child. The therapist has no experience in this area and feels uncomfortable
working with the client. How should the therapist proceed? correct answersFind a therapist skilled in the
area to whom the client can be referred.
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