Learn Before
Evaluating a Therapist's Intervention
A therapist is working with a client who feels stuck and unfulfilled in their career. After the client expresses deep uncertainty about what to do next, the therapist says: "You are clearly a creative person who is unhappy in a corporate structure. You should resign from your job and apply to art school. It is the best path for you."
Based on the therapeutic principle that a client has the inherent capacity to take control of their own life and find their own solutions, critically evaluate the therapist's statement. Is this an effective intervention? Justify your conclusion.
0
1
Tags
Ch.16 Therapy and Treatment - Psychology @ OpenStax
Psychology @ OpenStax
Introduction to Psychology @ OpenStax Course
OpenStax
OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook
Psychology
Social Science
Empirical Science
Science
Evaluation in Bloom's Taxonomy
Cognitive Psychology
Related
Evaluating a Therapist's Intervention
A client expresses significant distress and uncertainty about making a major life decision, asking their therapist directly, 'What do you think I should do?' Which of the following therapist responses best exemplifies the principle of trusting the client's capacity to direct their own path to resolution?