When termination occurs because of the firing of the social worker, the social worker should:
A)fuel the client's anger to satisfy his or her desire for vindication.
B)empathize with the client to the extent of overidentification.
C)prevent the client from expressing his or her negative feelings and emotions.
D)encourage the client to verbally express emotions and respond empathically to them.

Question

When termination occurs because of the firing of the social worker, the social worker should:​
A)​fuel the client's anger to satisfy his or her desire for vindication.
B)​empathize with the client to the extent of overidentification.
C)​prevent the client from expressing his or her negative feelings and emotions.
D)​encourage the client to verbally express emotions and respond empathically to them.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When termination occurs because of firing of the social worker, it is important to encourage the client to express and verbalize emotions and respond to them empathically. This helps the client to process and work through the negative feelings associated with the termination while also validating their emotions. It is not helpful to fuel the client's anger, overidentify with them, or prevent them from expressing negative feelings.

When Termination Occurs Because of the Firing of the Social