A group of women at a senior center spend a great deal of time talking together about their physical problems, comparing symptoms and remedies. They seem to have no interests outside their own health. What might a counselor do for them?
A) Encourage them to join a book club or discussion group.
B) Sit down with them and listen to their complaints.
C) Tell them to talk about something else.
D) Break up the group to ensure they talk to new people.
A
Feedback:
These women may have real physical or mental problems, and a physician should evaluate any repeated complaints. Assuming they are hypochondriacs, a counselor should avoid reinforcing their negative behavior by listening to their complaints. Joining a book or discussion group will give them something else to talk about. Talking to new people at the senior center may simply continue the problem unless they also have new topics of conversation.
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