Lionel, a Social Work Practitioner, Has a Meeting with Naomi

question 3

Multiple Choice

Lionel, a social work practitioner, has a meeting with Naomi, a client whose children have been placed in out-of-home care. The court has ruled that her children cannot stay with her until she fulfills certain conditions. However, Lionel finds that Naomi is not taking the effort to fulfill these conditions. Despite her complacency, Naomi states that she would like to get her children back. Choose the most appropriate assertive response that can be used by Lionel in this situation.​

• A)​This sounds like an unproductive week. Why haven't you done anything that you're required to do?
• B)​I hear you saying that you want your children; however, I fail to understand your complacent attitude toward the matter. Do you hate your children? Let me know, and I will communicate this to the judicial authorities.
• C)​Naomi, I am concerned about your situation. You want your children back but have not worked toward that goal. I am afraid you might lose your kids forever if you continue to ignore the court's directions.
• D)​Do the right thing, Naomi, and get things ready for your kids.

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