Focusing attention on what the client wants to see happen as a result of working together with the clinician accomplishes which goal?
A) Sets up a collaborative partnership with the clinician
B) Establishes the credibility of the clinician's knowledge
C) Helps client understand that they need to stay abstinent
D) Allows the clinician a way to tell the client which options they will pursue

Question

Focusing attention on what the client wants to see happen as a result of working together with the clinician accomplishes which goal?
A) ​Sets up a collaborative partnership with the clinician
B) ​Establishes the credibility of the clinician's knowledge
C) ​Helps client understand that they need to stay abstinent
D) ​Allows the clinician a way to tell the client which options they will pursue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Focusing attention on what the client wants to see happen establishes a collaborative partnership with the clinician, meaning that the client is an active participant in their treatment and the clinician is working with them rather than dictating to them.

Focusing Attention on What the Client Wants to See Happen