In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate for a counselor to share instruction and psychoeducation?
A)After listening carefully to your client's account of his or her marital difficulties over several sessions, at the third session the client asks, "Should I file for divorce?"
B)You have learned that one of your clients is having difficulty considering the best way to care for an aging parent. The client says, "I don't know what to do. How do I go about exploring elder care, particularly local full-time care facilities?"
C)As a college counselor, a third year student is reconsidering her choice of majors. You have listened carefully as she has explained the catalyst and her reasoning when she asks, "If you were me, which major would you choose?"
D)A business manager is caught in a company downsizing effort. He is blindsided at work with a lay-off notice. On his first visit, he seems almost in crisis when he asks, "I have no idea what to do; what should I do?"

Question

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate for a counselor to share instruction and psychoeducation?
A)​After listening carefully to your client's account of his or her marital difficulties over several sessions, at the third session the client asks, "Should I file for divorce?"
B)​You have learned that one of your clients is having difficulty considering the best way to care for an aging parent. The client says, "I don't know what to do. How do I go about exploring elder care, particularly local full-time care facilities?"
C)​As a college counselor, a third year student is reconsidering her choice of majors. You have listened carefully as she has explained the catalyst and her reasoning when she asks, "If you were me, which major would you choose?"
D)A business manager is caught in a company downsizing effort. He is blindsided at work with a lay-off notice. On his first visit, he seems almost in crisis when he asks, "I have no idea what to do; what should I do?"

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In situation B, the client is specifically asking for guidance on exploring elder care options, which is a practical issue where psychoeducation and instruction can be beneficial.

In Which of the Following Situations Would It Be MOST