Which intervention will best help minimize parental guilt in the family of a child diag-nosed with a psychiatric disorder?
a. Helping them to develop realistic expectations for their child
b. Educating them on the need to provide the child with boundaries
c. Providing them with information regarding locally available services
d. Encouraging them to use respite care periodically to allow for downtime
ANS: A
Teach the parents about the patient's disorder to minimize their guilt related to causing or caring for the child. The remaining options although appropriate do not focus on the potential for self guilt.
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