Reframing is a skill used to redirect energy and maintain attention to the issue being resolved by a social worker

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
Occasionally, both social workers and clients wander away from agreed-upon agendas. These diversions are sometimes productive, leading to greater understanding and improving chances for effective change. At other times, however, such departures are clearly unproductive. Through the skill of focusing, you redirect energy to relevant topics.

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a. True b. False

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