Which of the following self-disclosure statements is appropriate?
A) Telling the client that you know exactly how she feels.
B) Telling a client about what you did to grieve the loss of a loved one and suggesting that she try the same thing.
C) Telling a client who is going through a difficult divorce about your own recent divorce, how your ex-spouse sued you for all you're worth, and how much you hate your partner's guts.
D) Telling a client that you are of the same faith after ascertaining that the reason he is asking is that he only feels safe speaking to those who understand his faith and faith-related terminology.
Question 2
Your friend, who is dealing with depression, calls you and tells you that his therapist is suggesting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). You mention that you have read about CBT in class, and that it is an empirically validated treatment. Your friend then asks if you would be willing to conduct phone therapy with him, and he would be willing to pay you to be his therapist. He feels that, because you have known him for a long time, you will be better able to understand his situation than his new therapist. Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical concerns evident in this situation?
A) Practicing without a license or without adequate supervision from a licensed practitioner.
B) Entering a dual relationship.
C) Using a treatment that has not specifically been validated for depression.
D) Practicing outside your scope of competence.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Building a Client Base Cont.
Examples of Mission Statements
Positioning the client
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position
Client’s view with visual field loss