Madelyn Hears and Observes a Parent Engaging in Dysfunctional Parenting

question 24

Multiple Choice

Madelyn hears and observes a parent engaging in dysfunctional parenting behavior in an intake session. What should Madelyn do?

• A) Ideally, if there's no immediate danger, she should wait to develop a stronger therapy alliance with parent before offering feedback
• B) Offer feedback to the parent immediately
• C) Ignore the behavior and hope that it will eventually change
• D) Confront the parent because parents can usually handle confrontation
• E) Report the parent for child abuse

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Definitions:

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Maslow's Hierarchy

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