In the Working Phase, the Primary Task Is to Keep

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the working phase, the primary task is to keep the ball rolling, which the counselor can accomplish by ___________________________ and ____________________________.

• A) assessing client progress; monitoring the counseling relationship
• B) assigning homework; requiring client compliance
• C) psychoeducation; goal setting
• D) identifying problems; focusing on solutions

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Definitions:

Expressed Emotion

Expressed Emotion refers to a measure of the family environment that is based on how much criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement are expressed towards a family member with a mental illness.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder known for affecting a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior, leading to symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Relapse

A return to a previous state of health deterioration or the reappearance of symptoms after a period of improvement or recovery.

Anxious/Fearful Cluster

A group of personality disorders characterized by prominent anxiety and fear, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.