How does a democratic form of self-government in the milieu contribute to client therapy?
A. By setting punishments for clients who violate the community rules
B. By dealing with inappropriate behaviors as they occur
C. By setting community expectations wherein all clients are treated on an equal basis
D. By interacting with professional staff members to learn about therapeutic interventions
C
A democratic form of self-government in the milieu contributes to client therapy by setting the expectation that all clients should be treated on an equal basis. Clients participate in the decision-making and problem-solving aspects that affect treatment setting. The norms, rules, and behavioral limits are established by the staff and clients. All individuals have input.
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