Sarah Is a Group Member Who Doesn't Speak Up or Ask

question 39

Multiple Choice

Sarah is a group member who doesn't speak up or ask for time to speak in the group. Understanding her culture believes this is rude, insensitive, and self-oriented, as a therapist which is the best way to help her become more comfortable and willing to share?

• A) Rather than encouraging self-disclosure, create an event where all other members try to force her to share with the group.
• B) Rely on her to initiate self-disclosure on her own without the assistance or encouragement of anyone else.
• C) Tell her to speak up and encourage her to self-disclose anything.
• D) Rather than expecting her to initiate any self-disclosure, it might be helpful to ask her to consider sharing at least one reaction she experienced while listening to another member speak.

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