During the community meeting a patient says, "I'm having problems in my sex life." The leader of the meeting will make which response?
a. "Go on. We are here to listen."
b. "That's a topic to discuss with your therapist today."
c. "How does everyone else feel about discussing this topic?"
d. "Perhaps you should leave the meeting until you are in better control."
B
Individual problems are not dealt with in community meetings. It is suggested to patients that individual issues be discussed with one's therapist. The focus of community meetings is on matters of general concern to the group at large. When the patient is informed of when and where to address the individual problem, it should be done in a nonpunitive manner.
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