Briefly explain why it is important for all social workers to have an understanding of alcohol and drug-related issues.

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Substance abuse is very common and most social workers encounter clients affected by it.

Counseling

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Which of the following was NOT a course of depressive symptoms identified by researchers?

a. very low levels of depression across childhood and adolescence b. high levels of depressive symptoms in childhood that gradually diminish through adolescence c. consistent, moderate levels of depressive symptoms throughout childhood and adolescence d. low levels of depressive symptoms in childhood with dramatically higher levels in adolescence

Counseling

Effective treatments for standard of care

a. Should be grounded in theory b. Should be the practitioner’s favorite strategies c. May require many sessions d. Are rarely the concern of professional organizations

Counseling

Racial Microaggressions:

a. Are less offensive than most racist statements b. Subtle exchanges that convey insulting messages c. Are not bound to cultural context d. Generally from men to women

Counseling

Which of the following is an example of responsive listening to the following statement, “I think my wife is having an affair”?

a) I’m wondering if you asked her about this. b) You’re feeling distressed and wondering what you can do. c) Why do you think that is happening? d) You think she is unhappy in the marriage.

Counseling