Question

It is crucial for the case manager to be aware of what may inhibit minorities' participation in the substance abuse treatment continuum. Suppose you are a case manager, working in an outpatient program with a Somali client. AA is an integral part of your program, yet you are aware of the fact that while "accepting one's powerlessness" is a central tenet of 12-Step self-help programs, members of oppressed groups may not accept it, given their own societal powerlessness. What would be the best thing to do in such a case?

a. Ask the client to participate, never-the-less, and suggest he simply "do his best" when dealing with the issue of powerlessness.
b. Let the client know that participation in AA is mandatory, and that if he doesn't participate, he could be discharged for "noncompliance."
c. Be sensitive to such cultural differences and seek out other recovery resources that are relevant to the individual's values.
d. Seek out another Somali who is in a local AA group and ask the he or she sponsor your client.

Answer 1

The best thing for a case manager to do in the given situation is to be sensitive to cultural differences and seek out other recovery resources that align with the client's values.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of working with a Somali client who may not accept the concept of powerlessness in an AA program, it is important for the case manager to be sensitive to cultural differences and seek out other recovery resources that are relevant to the client's values (option c).