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A Caucasian, female client in her mid-twenties seeks therapy at the college counseling center. She reports feeling very nervous about her final exams despite being two weeks into her first college semester. She also reports a history of eating disorders she feels she “has a handle on right now but who knows.” She complains of lack of sleep, headaches, an inability to concentrate and concerns about her roommate, who she thinks might be stealing her food. The therapist has a history of eating disorders. What should the therapist’s first action be?
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A. Identify her level of functioning and refer her to an eating disorder group off campus.
B. Seek consultation regarding countertransference issues.
Should have chosen
C. Identify her physical symptoms and recommend a medical evaluation in conjunction with therapy.
Incorrect
D. Normalize client’s feelings of being overwhelmed given such a major life transition.
c. Medical evaluation prudent when working with eating disorders
