A lesbian woman is assessed for treatment of a methamphetamine addiction
She recently came out, is fairly uncomfortable with her
sexuality, and has family who are not supportive of her three-month
relationship with her partner, who does not know of her drug
addiction. The practitioner should probably ________.
A. consider including her partner and family in treatment.
B. not include her partner or family in treatment and should focus
on individual-based treatment
C. refer the client to a Twelve-Step program for lesbian drug
addicts
D. emphasize the client's sexual orientation in determining
treatment options
B
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a. mental illness as the absence of mental health. b. mental illness as difficulty in social adaptation. c. mental illness as a disease. d. mental illness as behavior which is troubling to others.
Prevention and treatment strategies using a risk and protective perspective are now widely recognized by public and private entities (at both the state and federal level) as the dominant approach to preventing and treating
a. poverty-related issues. b. family conflict. c. mental disturbances. d. childhood and adolescent problems.
Basadur's eight-step model for organizational problem solving was cited in the text as an exhibit titled the Simplex System. All of the following were included except:
a. Problem finding b. Gaining acceptance c. Taking action d. Gaining acceptance e. Counseling
In the Common Factors Model, problems are defined as:
a. difficulties in psychosocial functioning. b. psychosocial functioning challenges. c. difficulties in psychological functioning. d. difficulties in psychosocial well-being.