Your client tells you that his wife is quite ill and that he is ...

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Your client tells you that his wife is quite ill and that he is worried about her. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response?
 
  A) I notice that your eyes are tearing up. I wonder if you're feeling sad.
  B) It sounds like it's been hard for you to have your wife ill.
  C) You seem to be quite anxious about her.
  D) My wife also has cancer, so I know how you feel.

Question 2

Some clients may not be able to express their feelings. In these cases, the practitioner may need to:
 
  A) work around the client's avoidance of their feelings.
  B) tell the client that progress would be much quicker if she/he would only acknowledge their feelings.
  C) suggest names for feelings and share hunches in a tentative voice.
  D) terminate therapy with the client.

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C

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