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Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

The anatomy of a client goal includes using action verbs such as:

A) increasing effectiveness of parental hierarchy between adult female (AF) and child female (CF) to reduce frequency of CF's tantrums per week.
B) reducing and interrupting pursuer-distancer pattern between adult female (AF) and adult male (AM) to reduce AF's sense of hopelessness and AM's irritability.
C) increasing frequency of social interaction and reengagement in music and sports hobbies to increase periods of positive mood.
D) all of these are correct.

Question 2

When creating useful therapeutic goals, it is helpful to:

A) stick to the formula to make sure your new goal is not less effective than a theoretical or clinical goal.
B) describe what symptoms will be addressed by changing the personal/relational dynamic.
C) consult with the insurance company first so no time is wasted on goals that will not be covered.
D) make sure the goal is formulaic.