Clinicians Must Consider "The Past as It Is Active in the Present

question 29

Multiple Choice

Clinicians must consider "the past as it is active in the present" (Hirshberg,1993) .This statement would indicate which of the following?

• A)Clinicians should not put too much weight on past experiences in the family but rather concentrate on the current reality.
• B)Clinicians may need to consider ways in which past experiences continue to influence a family's current functioning.
• C)Clinicians should not ask questions regarding past issues but rather focus on current situations.
• D)Clinicians may need to consider ways in which families presently function in spite of past difficulties.

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