A Client Comes for His First Session with You

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client comes for his first session with you.He seems anxious and starts talking by saying "Yesterday,I felt so nervous that I couldn't leave the house.It took every bit of strength I had to come here today." And then he stops talking.In accordance with Stage I,you want to help him to tell his story.Which of the following might you do to help him to continue in the way most beneficial to him?

• A)Ask him whether anxiety and sadness characterize his life.
• B)Gently suggest that his anxiety is about meeting new people such as yourself and the more often you do it,the easier it will be.
• C)Ask him to tell you more about his anxiety.
• D)Ask him what other problems he is facing.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, particularly fear and pleasure, playing a key role in how we process emotions.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Mania

A mental health condition marked by an overly high mood, energy, and activity levels, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.