If a Child Asks a Therapist to Take the Lid

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a child asks a therapist to take the lid off a jar, which is therapist response that best returns responsibility back to the child?

• A) Open the jar for the child.
• B) Remain silent so the child can figure it out for him or herself.
• C) "Show me what you want me to do."
• D) "Tell me what you want me to do."
• E) "You want me to open the jar."

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

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