A social worker in a community agency is treating a married woman. She complain that her husband is a compulsive gambler. He owes money to bookies and has received physical threats. Her discussions always emphasize her husband's behavior. The social worker would
A. call Gamblers' Anonymous.
B. ask that the husband come in to see the social worker.
C. refer the wife to a credit agency as a community resource.
D. seek to help the woman understand that she is the client and the primary person to be treated.
D. seek to help the woman understand that she is the client and the primary person to be treated.
Of all the choices, this is the best one since it recognizes that the woman is the client, not the husband. There may be reasons that the woman has difficulty focusing on herself, but the worker must always be clear about who the client it. The best place to start is with the person in the office.
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