A client is completing an enrollment session with you for a domestic violence group. In the course of discussion about what precipitated the violent act on his part, the client reports that his wife was nagging him about his relationship with his friend Charles. Which of the following statements would be an appropriate reciprocal response?
A)So why don't you stop seeing Charles for some time?
B)So you were frustrated with your wife's concern about your relationship with Charles?
C)So your wife has been nagging you?
D)So your wife must be a jealous person?

Question

A client is completing an enrollment session with you for a domestic violence group. In the course of discussion about what precipitated the violent act on his part, the client reports that his wife was nagging him about his relationship with his friend Charles. Which of the following statements would be an appropriate reciprocal response?​
A)​So why don't you stop seeing Charles for some time?
B)​So you were frustrated with your wife's concern about your relationship with Charles?
C)​So your wife has been nagging you?
D)​So your wife must be a jealous person?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The appropriate response would be to reflect back what the client has stated and acknowledge their feelings. Option B does this by acknowledging that the client was frustrated with his wife's concern about his friendship with Charles. The other options are not appropriate responses as they either suggest a solution without exploring the underlying issues or make assumptions about the client's wife.

A Client Is Completing an Enrollment Session with You for a Domestic