In most cases, therapists will not have advanced warning that a client is dangerous. Therefore, therapists must be prepared for such an eventuality. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion from the authors' for preparation?

a. Limit disclosure to all clients until they are deemed safe.
b. Take at least one workshop in the assessment and management of dangerous clients.
c. Know how to contact the legal counsel of your professional organization.
d. Familiarize yourself with professionals who are experienced in dealing with violence and know how to reachthem.


a

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Social workers rely on assessments to establish a plan of care for a patient. Describe four functions of a completed assessment during the intermediate phase that are relevant to a patient’s care prior to goal setting and interventions.

What will be an ideal response?

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a. The New Deal b. The Great Society c. The New Frontier d. The Second New Deal

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Six characteristics of Human Service agencies as proposed by Schmolling, Youkeles, and Berger (1993) are cited in the text. Of those below, which is one of these characteristics?

a. A separate identity b. Established purpose and goals c. Subsystems often with different purposes d. Own set of advocates e. All of the above

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