Author Question: You are treating an Asian American woman who self-identifies as a bisexual alcoholic. She says ... (Read 56 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

You are treating an Asian American woman who self-identifies as a bisexual alcoholic.

She says her sexuality is related to her alcoholism
because others in her social network condemn her when she dates
women and it makes her want to drink. She tried two different AA
groups but feels uncomfortable at both. What do you do?
A. Validate the client's experience of attraction to both genders and
include her family and friends in her treatment.
B. Validate the client's experience of attraction to both genders and
help her develop social networks that support her identity.
C. Refer her to specialized treatment for lesbians.
D. Refer her to specialized treatment for Asian Americans.

Question 2

A teen comes in for assessment. She admits to an addiction to alcohol, frequent use of marijuana, and suicidal thoughts. She is having trouble with other teens at her school but does not answer when you ask why or in what way.

She just says her parents would be so upset if they
knew why. What follow-up question might you ask?
A. Why do you want to kill yourself?
B. Do you think of yourself as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual,
or something else?
C. Did you commit a crime that you are now ashamed of?
D. Are fellow students harassing you because of your sexuality?