Marcella is a 32-year-old nurse practitioner who is seeking ...

[waynest]

Marcella is a 32-year-old nurse practitioner who is seeking treatment with you after her brother was killed in a car accident. She was both saddened by his tragic death and feels a smug sense of vindication because she believes that he has finally been punished for sexually abusing her when she was 12 . Marcella did not seek treatment at the time of her abuse and cut herself to cope with the pain. She has begun cutting again after the death of her brother. In solution-focused therapy, what might be an initial phase counseling task in working with Marcella?
 
  a. Reduce symptoms of grief.
  b. Increase coping skills.
  c. Reduce feelings of vindication.
  d. Build rapport by identifying strengths and resources.

Question 2

The research and evidence base related to the existential approach for counseling indicate the most important quality in counseling is what?
 
  a. The counseling relationship
  b. The theoretical orientation
  c. The interventions
  d. The instillation of hope

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

[waynest]

Thank you!

[shailee]

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