A mother and teenage child yell at each other almost the entire time of a session. The mother says that she is upset with her daughter's choice in boyfriend, her grades in school, her inappropriate dress, and her lack of help around the house. The daughter says that she is angry as her mother does not listen to her, does not respect her privacy, does not give her any "space", and speaks to the daughter's friends in a demeaning manner. In order to BEST assist with helping them resolve their conflicts, the social worker should:
A. Work with the mother and child to prioritize their concerns
B. Focus on both the mother's and child's strengths and skills
C. Suggest that the mother and child increase the amount of time that they spend with one another to facilitate the problem-solving process
D. Acknowledge the level of conflict and discord between the mother and child
Answer: A. Work with the mother and child to prioritize their concerns
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