Mrs. Karla has enrolled in an alcohol deaddiction program. You are in the midst of evaluating progress toward goal attainment with Mrs. Karla. The measurement data clearly indicate that progress toward goal achievement has not occurred. In fact, the

drinking problem has worsened. How would you initiate a review of the data and discuss the implications with Mrs. Karla?

drinking problem has worsened. How would you initiate a review of the data and discuss the implications with Mrs. Karla?


ANS: Students' answers will vary. There are three possible outcomes when a client agrees to undertake an action step: (1) the client may complete it, (2) the client may partially complete it, or (3) the client may not attempt any portion of the action step.
In reviewing action steps, adopt an attitude of supportive curiosity. Share your pleasure when clients partially or fully complete the task or activity. On the other hand, avoid disapproval or criticism when clients fail to attempt an action step.

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