Maria, a counselor working from a person-centered approach, is in ...

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Maria, a counselor working from a person-centered approach, is in the initial phase of counseling with a 26-year-old client named David. David reports that he was recently asked to take a leave of absence from law school for anger related issues.. As David describes recent incidents in the classroom and in his graduate housing complex, he describes moments of rage but indicates that it was not that big of a deal and that no one was hurt.. Maria notices that David is becoming visibly upset as he talks, but he continues to report he is fine.. What would be an appropriate initial goal for David in counseling?
 
  a. Increase experience of overwhelming emotions to reduce angry outbursts.
  b. Increase ability to recognize and constructively express emotions to reduce angry outbursts.
  c. Reduce angry outbursts.
  d. Increase ability to view self as responsible for problem situations and active agent in making changes to reduce angry outbursts.

Question 2

Common tasks in the initial phases of counseling include which of the following?
 
  a. Working with clients to develop aftercare plans.
  b. Maintaining a strong rapport with clients.
  c. Establishing a counseling relationship.
  d. Making judgments about the client's future.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C