B. first working with the family's neutral subgroupings, then changing the subgroupings and actually manipulating them in relation to the whole family group. Sal Minuchin, a structural family therapist, believed that child therapy could not be practiced outside of the context of the family. Thus, an approach using the Minuchin model would require that at least initially, the practitioner will intervene with the whole family. None of the other choices includes the entire family as the focus on intervention.
A. processed with the treatment plan as though nothing has changed.
B. transfer the case to a more experienced worker.
C. seek a psychiatric evaluation.
D. evaluate the treatment situation in supervision.
D. evaluate the treatment situation in supervision.
The social worker has seen some progress with the child, however, there has been a change in the direction of treatment and the child is no longer responding. Answers A and B are unrealistic - continuing a strategy that is not working is inappropriate. There is no indication that a more more experienced worker is needed. Answer C would seem unnecessary --the child has not regressed and the condition has not worsened. The "best" answer is D. It is the minimal and least intrusive response and may lead to a rethinking of the worker's strategy.
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