When Dealing with Clients Who Make Veiled Reference to What

question 15

Multiple Choice

When dealing with clients who make veiled reference to what they might do,Gavin de Becker suggests that counsellors

• A)ignore the reference
• B)change the subject
• C)ask the client to be specific about their intentions
• D)notify the police
• E)let the client know that you will not tolerate such statements

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Definitions:

Misfortune

The occurrence of an unfortunate or adverse event.

Tradeoff

A situation that involves losing one quality, aspect, or amount of something in return for gaining another quality, aspect, or amount.

Self-regulation

The ability to monitor and control one's own behavior, emotions, or thoughts, adapting to circumstances and achieving personal or professional goals.

Self-control

The capacity to regulate one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.