After 6 sessions and extensive assessment, a clinical social worker realized that Mr. J's treatment is too difficult and complex for her to conduct properly and with confidence. She must make a choice about how to proceed. She should
A. quickly terminate the client.
B. suggest that he find another therapist with greater skill.
C. arrange an appropriate referral to a qualified social worker.
D. find a pretext for discontinuing treatment so as not to irritate or hurt the client.
C. arrange an appropriate referral to a qualified social worker.
The question raises both clinical and ethical questions for the social worker. If the worker believes that she is poorly prepared to help the client, it is essential that continuing care becomes part of the termination process. A client should not be terminated without a plan.
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