A social worker is receiving a client with long-standing depression. It becomes known that the client has racist beliefs. The social worker should:

a. respectfully confront the client's prejudiced beliefs
b. educate the client about the negative effects of racism
c. refer the client to another therapist who might have similar belief
d. respect the client's beliefs and focus on the presenting problem


Answer: d. respect the client's beliefs and focus on the presenting problem

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