Kelly, an accountant in her mid-30s, seeks help with a variety of concerns. She notes being unhappy in her career, having few friends, and having a potential phobia with spiders that she notes is “annoying more than anything.” Her counselor notes a new approach she just learned with overcoming phobias and proposes this as an easy place to begin treatment. Based on the chapter, the counselor

should ____.

A. start with the career concerns since it was mentioned first
B. focus on the problem that, if handled, will lead to some kind of general improvement
C. work on the problem she feels most confident addressing
D. work on all three problems at the same time


ANS: B

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following statements is accurate in regards to third-party reimbursements?

a. Some human service professionals may be licensed social workers orpsychologists who are eligible for reimbursement from third-party insurers. b. Career interventions are never reimbursable. c. All psychotherapy with a career focus is reimbursable if the levels of psychicdistress, depression, or anxiety call for an integrated approach to careerintervention. d. All career interventions are reimbursable if licensed social workers or psychologists provide services.

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What will be an ideal response?

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