For this activity, you will be reading client scenarios (below) and identify the types of discrepancies that the clients are showcasing. Then, you will write a confrontational response as the helper working with the client. Please review discrepancy types (pp. 112-113) to fill out the type of discrepancy. Copy and paste the scenarios into your reply in order to complete this activity. Please see below for an example of how to complete a response.
It is important that you read Chapter 7 of the textbook before attempting this activity. There are ten total scenarios to respond to. Identifying the discrepancy type correctly will count for one point, your response will count for another point. This activity counts for 20 points.
You do not have to respond to your peers’ responses, but you will not be able to see them until you have posted yourself. You are encouraged to review your peers’ response to gain other ideas of ways to handle confrontation.
Example
Ive told my mother a hundred times that family is the most important thing to me and that I will always be there for her if she needs me. I just cant go to family Thanksgiving this year, because Im swamped at work. I dont know why she doesnt understand!
Discrepancy type: Discrepancy between a client’s values and behavior
Response: “You say that your family is of the utmost priority to you, but you are not able to make time to visit them during Thanksgiving this year.”
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- Your client says, while showing little emotion or affect, I am so excited that I got that promotion at work. Ive been working there for so long, and Im glad to finally be recognized. The pay increase will be nice too.
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- Your client walks into your office while she is telling her husband sweetly over the phone, I love you! Have a great day! She then turns to you and says, Im seriously considering asking for a divorce. My husband is never supportive of me, and I feel like the spark in our relationship has just gone out.
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- You have a client that has been faithfully attending counseling for 2 months now and consistently expresses gratitude to you after each session. Suddenly during session one day, they say, Im just not sure this counseling thing is working for me.
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- Math has always come naturally for me at school; Im just good at it, and Ive never had to work too hard to understand it. My parents want me to get a tutor, because I got a D on a test last week, but its really not necessary; I understand the material.
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- You have a client that is working with you as a condition of probation, after being caught skimming credit cards. The say, People are so selfish, its infuriating! Only looking out for themselves, not caring if they hurt other people in the process.
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- Your client appears to be holding back tears and says, Im doing well. My friend went back to the doctor today and shes healing really well after the accident.
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- Last session, your client made a plan to confront her boss about the fact that she hadnt received a raise in 5 years, although most other employees had. She comes in and says, I realized that my work really isnt good enough for a raise. Im okay with what I currently make, and its not that big of a deal.
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- My father and I have a very close relationship; we are completely honest with each other, and can talk about anything. I just dont know if I can tell him about my wifes infidelity; I am so ashamed!
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- Your client is visibly tense, with his fists clenched. He says to you, Everything is great with my boyfriend. In fact, he dropped me off here, and I was able to express gratitude for him going out of his way, like we practiced.
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- I honestly dont think I have a problem with drinking. It hasnt impacted me in a negative way. I go to work everyday, I spend time with my children, I do household chores. I dont drink until I black out and Im never hungover. I really havent had any consequences from it, so I am not sure why my wife wanted me to see you.
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