In a session with a social worker, a client who has had an abusive relationship with her husband discloses, "I am feeling sick and lonely today. I often miss my ex-husband when I am lonely. My sister usually helps me to get over him so I don't do anything stupid." The social worker responds, "So when you are sick and down like today, you have often coped by contacting your sister?" The social worker's reply in this scenario is an example of a _____ response.
A)Level 0
B)Level 1
C)Level 2
D)Level 3

Question

In a session with a social worker, a client who has had an abusive relationship with her husband discloses, "I am feeling sick and lonely today. I often miss my ex-husband when I am lonely. My sister usually helps me to get over him so I don't do anything stupid." The social worker responds, "So when you are sick and down like today, you have often coped by contacting your sister?" The social worker's reply in this scenario is an example of a _____ response.​
A)​Level 0
B)​Level 1
C)​Level 2
D)​Level 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The social worker's reply is an example of a Level 3 response, which involves paraphrasing the client's message to clarify and ensure understanding, showing empathy, and acknowledging the client's feelings and coping mechanisms.

In a Session with a Social Worker, a Client Who