Therapeutic Relationship

Question 1

T or F social workers can accept gifts no matter the price?

Answer 1

False only small gifts

Question 2

Describe the initial contact between a social worker and client

Answer 2

largely non-therapuetic, informs clients of services available, and obtain info about client

Question 3

• psychosocial assessment
• fact gathering (assessment of problem)
• assessment/diagnosis
• assessment of suicidal potential
• assessment of danger to others
• ego assessment
• goal setting and treatment contract
  usually take place during…

Answer 3

first interview

Question 4

What is the main goal of treatment?

Answer 4

Change

Question 5

Define treatment

Answer 5

implementation of the contract

Question 6

Planned termination usually occurs when?

Answer 6

after all goals are met

Question 7

Name the 6 basic functions of social workers

Answer 7

1. help people more effectively use their own problem solving skills
2. linkage to resources
3. facilitate relationships btw people and resources
4. policy modification
5. distribute resources
6. serve as agent of change

Question 8

Name the 8 roles of a social worker

Answer 8

1. broker
2. advocate
3. educator & teacher
4. counselor
5. case manager
6. staff development coordinator
7. administrator
8. lobbyist/ politician

Question 9

____ refers to a unconscious redirection of client’s feelings for a significant person to a social worker

Answer 9

Transference

Question 10

____ redirection of a social worker’s feelings towards a client aka emotional entanglement with a client

Answer 10

countertransference

Question 11

______ is a major component of the contract btw clt and sowk

Answer 11

reciprocal accountability

Question 12

T or F When a sowk is presented with a generalized statement, they should not jump to conclusions or interpret clients statements without clarification

Answer 12

True

Question 13

When is interpretation used in the therapeutic process?

Answer 13

After the initial stage of therapy