A client has a lot of self-doubt when entering treatment, especially if they have failed in previous attempts to quit using. How can you help to increase their belief in themselves?

What will be an ideal response?


Self-efficacy is a person’s believe that he/she can succeed. We can increase this by reinforcing clients when they complete any large, or small, task.

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Karpman’s dramatic triangle is a moralistic metaphor that includes the roles of _____

A. protagonist, antagonist, and viewer B. persecutor, victim, and rescuer C. rebel, conformist, and supporter D. prosecutor, defendant, and judge

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Clients are encouraged to make choices and decide what supports they want and what goals they wish to pursue

What will be an ideal response?

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The health insurance program for low income families and individuals with certain qualifying issues is:

a) Medicaid b) Medicare c) WIC d) SSI

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If progress is being made by the client, it is important to:

A) ?highlight successes and focus on improvement so that the practitioner feels gratified and the client is supported. B) ?highlight other issues to work on so that the client does not rest on his/her laurels. C) ?redefine goals so that the client is motivated. D) ?re-evaluate the entire process and make a referral to another practitioner to further the progress that has already been made.

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