A therapist works with a couple where partner A sees partner B as "perfect" in the early parts of the relationship. When partner B no longer conforms to expectations, however, partner B becomes the enemy. The therapist might call this:
A) interlocking pathologies.
B) self-object relating.
C) splitting.
D) projective identification.
C
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Family dynamics in psychologically abusive families show
a. parents having unrealistic expectations b. children always obeying parents c. parents always praising children d. siblings having strong rivalry
Establishing a series of attainable small goals helps clients to do all of the following EXCEPT a. feel like they have achieved their goals and terminate treatment. b. experience success in goal achievement
c. feel more positive about their ability to achieve goals. d. be motivated to continue the process of achieving goals.
Tornstam's research on gerotranscendence found that some elders use the process of
aging to: a. increase awareness of one's connection with the stream of life across generations b. take more joy in nature and ordinary events c. develop a more balanced awareness of one's good and bad aspects d. become more tolerant and broad-minded e. all of the above
How can Angelina reduce the risk of exploitation in this situation?
Social worker Angelina Pettit enjoyed practicing in a faith-based agency, where she found deep personal meaning in her work with clients. However, the work was complicated by the agencyís integral connections with her church. Her husband, Philip, a group leader in their church, invited Jacob and Raymond, two single men in his group and the church who were also Angelinaís clients, to their home for Christmas dinner. Angelina generally felt successful in managing her dual relationships, but it seemed this situation was hitting ìtoo close to home.î Their coming to dinner could challenge her sense of professionalism regarding dual relationships. But, she felt compelled to follow her faith and belief that individuals should not be alone during the Christmas season, and that celebrating community and being loved within the church family was important.