When a client becomes noticeably more anxious, the therapist's aim should be to:
A)engage the client in a different topic.
B)identify the issue that has just precipitated the anxiety.
C)engage the client about the anxiety to collaboratively discern the triggering event.
D)Both identify the issue that has just precipitated the anxiety and engage the client about the anxiety to collaboratively discern the triggering event are correct.

Question

When a client becomes noticeably more anxious, the therapist's aim should be to: ​
A)engage the client in a different topic.
B)identify the issue that has just precipitated the anxiety.
C)engage the client about the anxiety to collaboratively discern the triggering event.
D)Both identify the issue that has just precipitated the anxiety and engage the client about the anxiety to collaboratively discern the triggering event are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a client becomes more anxious, the therapist should not simply change the topic or ignore the anxiety. The best course of action is to identify the issue that triggered the anxiety and engage the client in a collaborative discussion to better understand and manage the anxiety. Therefore, both identifying the triggering issue and engaging the client in a discussion about it are the best choices.

When a Client Becomes Noticeably More Anxious, the Therapist's Aim