An elderly client perceives the helper's lack of physical closeness as arrogance while the helper finds the client's need for physical closeness as being intrusive. This nonverbal behavior of spatial distance in interactions is:
a. kinesics.
b. paralinguistic.
c. proxemics.
d. affective.
c
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Agency policies are always effective and efficient in terms of providing services to clients
A) ?True B) ?False
An important vehicle for obtaining client perceptions is that of careful observation of:
a. observable behavior. b. non-verbal messages. c. unstated values. d. a and b. e. none of the above.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Good problem solving involves using feeling appropriately. 2. Denial keeps clients from the truth of their addiction. With this in mind, the therapist may need to hammer their ideas home aggressively. 3. Reinforcement may be likened to catching someone doing the right thing and rewarding it. 4. Individual therapy helps prepare clients for group therapy. 5. Some delicate issues are best left for individual therapy.
You have been seeing an elderly couple for one month. The 70 year old husband recently had a stroke. The wife tells you that sometimes he hits her. She rolls up her sleeve and shows you large bruises. You should:
a. consider that the stroke caused his violence b. report elder abuse c. refer the couple to a doctor before reporting abuse d. call adult protective services and ask if you should file a report