If a Client Rates the Practitioner-Client Alliance as Being Less

question 20

Multiple Choice

If a client rates the practitioner-client alliance as being less than 8 on Barry Duncan's Heart and Soul session rating scale, what should the practitioner do?

• A) Terminate with the client as the client does not appear to be benefiting from the sessions
• B) Discuss with the client how the situation could be improved for the client.
• C) Cry.
• D) Try to do better in the following sessions.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves typically associated with deep sleep and important in the consolidation of memory.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by low-frequency, high-amplitude brain waves, essential for physical restoration and memory consolidation.

Delta Waves

Slow brainwaves predominantly seen in deep sleep that are associated with healing, dreaming, and detached awareness.

NREM-3 (N3)

A stage of sleep that is deep and restorative, during which it is difficult to awaken someone; also known as slow-wave sleep.