The Virginia Racial Identity Act
a. prohibits delaying or denying the placement of a child for adoption or foster care on the basis of race, color, or national origin of the foster or adoptive parents or of the child involved
b. prohibited marriage between a "White" person and a "colored" person
c. prohibited public agencies from considering race in the placement of children with adoptive families
d. recognized the existence of Southern culture
B
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What is an important caution that clinicians should take when working with a multiracial client?
A. avoid discussing the client’s family B. avoid acknowledging and asking about racial identity C. avoid the assumption that the individual’s mental health problems stem from their racial identity D. avoid the view that the client is “marginalized”
What is disability-related abuse? Give an example from one of the specific types of disabilities.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The client bill of rights focuses on ethical expectations of the therapist 2. Focusing on a client’s weaknesses motivates them to overcome them. 3. Clients are always comfortable talking about their strengths when encouraged by the therapist. 4. The strengths-based therapist is sensitive to issues such as racism that may keep a person from being able to realize their strengths without interference 5. Therapist cultural competence is an integral part of strengths-based therapy.
One disadvantage of inpatient/residential treatment is that
a. there is not much structure provided to the client. b. the quality of treatment is less intense than that of outpatient treatment. c. the client has to refrain from routine life for a period of time. d. there is no way to help a client “detox.”