When social workers share opinions about factors that might contribute to clients’
presenting issues, they should communicate them as indisputable facts.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
PG: 376
Feedback: Social workers naturally form opinions about factors that might contribute to
clients' presenting issues. Clients often appreciate it when you share these ideas.
However, if and when you do so, express them in the same way you share all your
professional opinions. That is, communicate them as ideas to consider rather than as
indisputable facts.
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