During an intake interview, a client reports that she is extremely depressed and has self-destructive thoughts. She has had prior suicide attempts, but tells the social worker not to worry as she won't "do it again". The social worker should FIRST:
A. Tell the client that her decision not to harm herself is a good one.
B. Explore with the client what is causing her depression
C. Conduct a safety assessment
D. Refer the client to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation
Answer: C. Conduct a safety assessment
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Burtless suggests that it is misleading to focus solely on federal spending for older adults. 2. Social Security and Medicare are unpopular governmental programs. 3. Samuelson argues that the government is too generous, especially toward affluent older adults. 4. Since poverty rates among people age 65+ have been declining steadily since 1966, it is safe to say that poverty has been erased among the aged. 5. The poverty rate among older adults is higher than it is among children.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
In the United States, several organizations inform the social work Code of Ethics.
Exceptions are:
A. Questions that place the therapist outside of the family problem B. Similar to what Adlerians call anti-suggestions C. Similar to what White and Epston call unique events D. Statements of difference that the therapist notices from week to week
Which of the following strategies is recommended for work with hostile or involuntary clients?
A. Treat such members with respect. B. Discourage members from venting their unhappiness as it will just increase their hostility. C. If a member continues to be verbally abusive, the leader should immediately confront the member and extend the session until the member is calm. D. All of these are correct.