Explain additive empathy and interpretation. Give an example of a situation in which you will have to use these tools
What will be an ideal response?
Additive empathic responses go somewhat beyond what clients have expressed and, therefore, require some degree of inference by social workers. Thus, these responses are moderately interpretive-that is, they interpret forces operating to produce feelings, cognitions, reactions, and behavioral patterns. Such additive empathic responses lead us to interpretation, or the identification of patterns, goals, and wishes that clients imply but do not directly state.?
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Client: My boss is a real tyrant. He never gives anyone credit, except for Fran. She can do no wrong in his eyes. He just seems to have it in for me. Sometimes I'd like to punch his lights out.
Social worker: Your boss seems to activate the same feelings you had toward your father. You feel he favors Fran, who symbolizes your favored sister. It's your father who you feel was the real tyrant, and you're reliving your resentment toward him. Your boss is merely a symbol of him.
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A leader of a newly formed group has a professional responsibility to
A. observe and interact primarily with the most active participants. B. foster an environment in which participants will feel comfortable. C. challenge participants' pre-held beliefs. D. clearly record all interactions for further study and analysis.
Helper: "You're looking down and squirming in your seat. Are you feeling uncomfortable now?" The helper's influencing response is an example of:
a. self-disclosure. b. confrontation. c. interpretation. d. immediacy.
To encourage participants to speak freely, a moderator must_________________
A) assign fake names to participants B) provide a typed set of rules to participants C) explain that an open, polite, and orderly environment is expected D) ensure confidentiality through signed forms