Michael finds it easy to give up alcohol, and he's done it hundreds of times in the last twenty years. Finally fed up by Michael's alcoholism, Barbara, his wife, has told him she will obtain a divorce unless he stops drinking completely. She wants him to move out of the house until he's totally sober for three months, then she'll consider taking him back. The family social work counselor should
A. urge Barbara to soften her stance and give Michael a chance to shed his dependence of alcohol while at home since a separation will add to the stress and inhibit Michaels' recovery.
B. point out to Michael that if he is sincere he can convince Barbara to relent.
C. support Barbara's firmness as this may help Michael to fully confront the damage he is doing to himself and his family, and motivate him to change.
D. help Michael confront the situation that he now faces and assist him in finding the treatment resources that he needs.
D. help Michael confront the situation that he now faces and assist him in finding the treatment resources that he needs.
Barbara's firm stance may actually help Michael and the worker would not interfere in her decision. Since this is a family treatment situation, the best response for the worker is to help Michael as he addresses his denial. The worker would also assist him in sorting out how he can keep his family together and in finding the programs and service he needs.
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