Question

A client in short-term therapy with a social worker expresses general dissatisfaction with life. During the first few sessions, the client skirts answers to questions, avoids issues, and changes the subject often. Upon observing these behaviors, the social worker should:

A. employ ego-supportive techniques
B. respect the client's pace
C. confront the client with the resistance
D. review the social history

Answer 1

In short-term therapy, when a client exhibits avoidance and resistance, the social worker should confront the client with the resistance to address the underlying issues.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client in short-term therapy expresses general dissatisfaction with life, skirts answers to questions, avoids issues, and changes the subject often, the social worker should confront the client with the resistance.

By confronting the client with the resistance, the social worker can address the client's avoidance and encourage them to explore the underlying issues that may be contributing to their dissatisfaction with life.

This confrontation can help the client to gain insight and make progress in therapy.