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A clearly conceptualized treatment plan should have which of these three core elements?
- problem statements, goals, and objectives
- goals, strengths, and barriers
- goals, resources, and supports
- objectives, estimated date of accomplishment, and responsible parties - CORRECT
ANSWER: a. problem statements, goals, and objectives
A client discloses that her husband is abusing her three year old daughter. Jurisdictional law mandates the abuse must be reported, however, previous experiences with child protective services have been ineffective. The counselor fears if the abuse is reported it will escalate as child protective services will investigate the matter but take no further action. The counselor's BEST course of action is to
- consult with their immediate supervisor and follow the supervisor's directives on
- adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the client should be
- develop a plan with the client to remove her and her daughter from the abusive
- document as much detail as possible regarding the abuse and continue to monitor
- adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the client should be
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whether or not to report the abuse
informed of the report.
situation and then report the abuse to appropriate authorities
the situation until the counselor can make a clear decision abo - CORRECT ANSWER:
informed of the report.
A client who is thinking about overcoming a problem but has not yet made a commitment to finding a resolution is in which stage of change?
- preparation
- precontemplation
- action
d. contemplation - CORRECT ANSWER: d. contemplation
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
- toxicology report
- problem statement
- Objective
d. short term goal - CORRECT ANSWER: b. problem statement
A counselor may breach the confidentiality of a client over the age of 18 when
- the client admits to committing a robbery
- a parent requests information
- an employer is seeking information to reinstate employment
- there is suspicion of related child abuse - CORRECT ANSWER: d. there is suspicion
of child abuse
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to address
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- countertransference issues
- developing a therapeutic alliance
- mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards - CORRECT ANSWER: d. program policies and
standards
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact circumstances under which they are legally required to do which of the following?
- break confidentiality
- call the police
- cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: a. break confidentiality
Before a client in need of continued treatment is discharged, a counselor MUST
- provide the client with a list of resources available to assist in procuring further
- make appropriate alternative arrangements
- have the client consent to the termination of treatment
- inform all concerned others involved in the treatment process. - CORRECT
treatment
ANSWER: a. provide the client with a list of resources available to assist in procuring further treatment
Client education on the expected outcomes and possible risks of the counseling
process is an important part of:
- treatment process
- placement criteria
- informed consent
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