Author Question: Sara is a solution-oriented therapist working with Bill and Gina (parents) and their two children, ... (Read 143 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Sara is a solution-oriented therapist working with Bill and Gina (parents) and their two children, Jake (15) and Madison (9). The parents say Jake is increasingly hostile and won't listen to them. They feel like their family is falling apart. Jake refuses to participate in therapy. He says his parents are the ones with the problem and he doesn't think anything is wrong. Bill and Gina want Sara to have some individual sessions with Jake, saying they can't make a difference and that she needs to fix him. What category describes Bill and Gina's motivation for change?

A) Customers
B) Visionaries
C) Complainants
D) Visitors

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a visitor in therapy is NOT true?

A) Most mandated clients are visitors in therapy.
B) Therapists need to find ways to connect to a visitor's agenda in order to be successful in therapy.
C) Visitors do not have a complaint, but others generally have a complaint against them.
D) Visitors are in therapy to have their problems fixed by an expert.