An appropriate response to a severely agitated client might be

a. "The staff is right, you've got to accept their judgment. They are professionals and know what is best for you."
b. "I'll see what can be done about the problem. Just calm down!"
c. "It's clear somebody has messed up. They have no right to treat you that way. You've a right to complain."
d. "I understand how angry you must be. Before I can do anything though, I need to hear you calmly and clearly tell me what's bothering you so I can determine what needs to be done."


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a. a method of selecting treatment goals. b. a method for showing efficacy. c. a method for communicating with third-party payers. d. a method of communicating with the client. e. Two of the above f. All of the above

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In the Women's Project in Family Therapy, which of the following is not a major goal?

a. Expand family systems to include factors in the community b. Help clients take responsibility for their lives c. To help family therapists reassess their negative attitudes toward mothers d. To help family members gain independence from their families

Counseling

Focusing on ____________________ tends to be the first course of action in most family-focused counseling approaches

a. Boundaries b. Communication c. Hierarchies d. Subsystems

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If a family member arrives with the client the first step is to ask if they plan to participate in the career co

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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