According to narrative therapists, the process of change is largely based on:
a. the belief that therapy is a dialogue of discovery that deconstructs past stories and co-constructs new ones.
b. the idea that the dominant discourses in clients' families and societies is the best guide for client change.
c. a therapist's timely use of their "privileged position" to support new client stories.
d. to provide clients with the new words, images or meanings they need to overthrow the tyranny of dominant discourses.
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a. if the individuals are willing b. if Dr. Borden is competent c. if it increases Dr. Borden’s client list d. if it does not increase Dr. Borden’s client list
Provide a historical perspective about the concerns of the waxing and waning of community involvement using the concept of social capital. Include a summary of the empirical and theoretical literature about social capital.
What will be an ideal response?
Before an effective intervention can be initiated, the client must:
A. have "hit bottom" at least two times. B. be attending Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings. C. have repented for the lifestyle that he or she has been leading. D. declare he or she is drug dependent and a problem exists.
A battered woman might stay in the relationship because
a. she feels responsible for the abuse. b. she is afraid her partner will attempt suicide. c. she has no financial means to support herself. d. she doesn’t think she has any choice. e. All of the above.