One of Your Clients Is Working on Becoming Drug-Free

question 10

Multiple Choice

One of your clients is working on becoming drug-free. How might you use the technique of identifying discrepancies to help your client achieve his goals?

• A) Between now and our next session, will you call a friend for support whenever you feel the urge to use cocaine?
• B) I noticed that you looked down when you spoke about using cocaine this week. I wonder if you were feeling ashamed because of your relapse?
• C) Last week, you told me that you are trying hard to become drug-free. How do you plan to do that?
• D) Last session, you stated that your goal was to call a friend and stay with him whenever you felt the urge to use. Help me understand what happened this week that led you to use cocaine?