A client response to the termination phase of the therapeutic ...

[daltonest1984]

A client response to the termination phase of the therapeutic relationship is withdrawal. This response most often is manifested by client behaviors such as:
 
  a. Bringing up new problems
  b. Being absent from appointments
  c. Returning to maladaptive behavior
  d. Having increased anxiety

Question 2

When questioned about bruises, a woman states, It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again.
 
   This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering? 1. Phase I: The tension-building phase
  2. Phase II: The acute battering incident phase
  3. Phase III: The honeymoon phase
  4. Phase IV: The resolution and reorganization phase

[jordangronback]

Answer to Question 1

B
Being absent from appointments is a behavior that is commonly seen when clients are withdrawing from the termination phase of the relationship. It actually is a response that occurs because the client does not want the therapeutic relationship to end. Bringing up new problems refers to the continuation response, and returning to maladaptive behavior and having increased anxiety refer to the regression response.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The client is in the honeymoon phase of the cycle of battering. In this phase, the batterer becomes extremely loving, kind, and contrite. Promises are often made that the abuse will not happen again.