A clinical social worker named Richard is meeting with a juvenile for the first time. The client has been in a
lot of trouble with the law. As Richard goes through the thick file of offenses, he notices that nothing good
has ever been mentioned about the teen. Richard does not want to focus on all of the negative
experiences, but rather on how he can collaborate in pursuing a better vision for the future. What type of
therapeutic technique will be more effective with the juvenile?
Task-centered therapy focuses on the belief that individuals have both the resources and the desire to
solve their problems. Family and environmental systems may block or facilitate resolution. Collaboration
between therapist and client is utilized to define problems and solutions. Treatment is short-term, and
focuses on what?
The multi-disciplinary approach involves individuals from several professions that are responsible for the
delivery of services. Each team member is only accountable for activities related to their discipline.
Although this method is easy, it is not always effective. What approach involves constant interaction
between professionals, working towards the same goal?
Clinical social workers may utilize a therapy that is similar to the existential approach. An emphasis is on
fulfillment and growth through self-perception. The presumption is that everyone's true nature is good.
Which of the following therapies is described above?
When clinical social work services have been terminated, this does not mean that treatment has
necessarily ended. Many clients will require long-term supportive care to ensure stability. With these
factors in mind, there are two elements to the definition of termination. The first is the accomplished
improvements that can be maintained on an on-going basis by case managers. The second includes:
