A helper has the sense that the client is not making wise decisions about her current romantic relationship, and tends to believe that the client will never be able to appreciate the thoughts and feelings of her partner. The client would like to stay with her current partner and says they are generally doing well, but that they are having communication problems about household chores. What is the

best approach for the helper to take?

A. Attend to the client’s strengths and misused opportunities.
B. Transfer the client.
C. Evaluate the client for personality disorders.
D. Ask the client to leave her partner.


ANS: A

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