Imagine You Are a Therapist, and Your Client Tells You

question 73

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a therapist, and your client tells you he really wants to kill his ex-girlfriend. You believe that your client is both serious and capable of carrying out this threat. According to the court ruling in the Tarasoff case, what must you do?

• A) maintain client-therapist confidentiality and not say anything to anyone
• B) break client-therapist confidentiality and take action to warn this person
• C) break client-therapist confidentiality and have the police notify the community that your client is likely to be dangerous in the future
• D) maintain client-therapist confidentiality and either follow or hire someone to follow your patient until he is no longer a danger

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Definitions:

Intrapsychic Functioning

The internal mental processes and dynamics within an individual, including thoughts, emotions, and motivations.

Coping

The strategies or mechanisms individuals use to manage stress, challenges, or adversity, ranging from problem-solving to seeking social support.

Termination

The process of ending a professional relationship or service, often involving careful planning and consideration to ensure a client's well-being.

Residential Group

A group of individuals living together in a specific residence, often for therapeutic, rehabilitation, or communal living purposes.