If the parent of one of your clients displays disturbing interaction patterns with his or her child, what would you do?
A) Ignore it during the first session, but provide feedback in later sessions when rapport has been established.
B) Inform the parent that you are legally obligated to report child abuse.
C) Gather further information to determine whether the child is in immediate danger.
D) Any of the above actions might be appropriate, depending upon the severity of the disturbing interaction patterns.
E) Only A and C would be appropriate

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The most appropriate action would depend on the severity of the interaction patterns and the level of risk to the child. Ignoring the behavior in the first session is not appropriate as it is important to address any concerning behavior as soon as possible. Informing the parent about legal obligations may not be appropriate if there is not enough evidence to suggest abuse or neglect. Gathering further information to determine the level of danger to the child is necessary in order to make an informed decision on next steps. Therefore, any of the above actions might be appropriate depending on the situation.

If the Parent of One of Your Clients Displays Disturbing