Readiness to be involved and to be fully present can be communicated in several ways including all of the following EXCEPT
a. leaning slightly forward with a relaxed body posture
b. sitting in an open and accepting way with arms unfolded.
c. maintaining facial expressions that are congruent with whatever is being discussed.
d. speaking more than the client and leading the entire session.
d
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A. hydrocodone B. methadone C. thebaine D. methamphetamine
Gene Colman has a history of bipolar I disorder. He currently presents with a new-onset
manic episode and it has been successfully treated with an adjustment in his medication. He tells the social worker that he has had chronic depressive symptoms that, looking back, preceded his manic episodes. These symptoms of depression were described as “feeling down,” decreased energy, and more often than not having no motivation. While Gene denies other depressive symptoms, he contacted the social worker because his wife has started to complain about his “unpredictable” behavior. “My wife never complained when I was depressed because she knew what to expect,” said Gene. What is the most likely diagnosis for Gene?
a) Bipolar I disorder and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) b) Bipolar II disorder, current episode hypomanic c) Other specified bipolar and related disorder d) Cyclothymic disorder
A social worker finds that a client has poor interpersonal skills. The BEST intervention that a social worker can use to address these issues is:
A. Engaging the client in a psychoeducational group aimed at providing information about communication skill. B. Modeling appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills C. Conducting intensive psychotherapy aimed at addressing the communication deficits D. Providing the client with individual instructions on appropriate interpersonal skills
A medical social worker who works in a hospital setting spends the majority of his or her time doing what?
A. bioethics B. income-producing projects C. direct patient-care activities D. evidence-based practice