When Does a Counselor Begin to Assess a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

When does a counselor begin to assess a client?

• A)After the therapeutic relationship has been established
• B)During the first session with the client
• C)During the last session with the client
• D)It is only conducted when a client's symptoms are significantly impairing

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within a month after exposure to a traumatic event.

Rape Victims

People who have undergone non-consensual sexual contact or rape.

Torture Victim

An individual who has suffered pain and suffering inflicted upon them, typically in the context of punishment, coercion, or for the purpose of extracting information or a confession.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes and how they affect behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.