Family & Client Engagement Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'detachment with love' in the context of family intervention work?
Answer: Emotionally disengaging from the person while maintaining care for them as an individual
Detachment with love means separating oneself from the loved one's addictive behavior without abandoning the relationship itself.
When a client has a co-occurring mental health disorder, the intervention team should prioritize:
Answer: Selecting a treatment facility equipped to treat both conditions simultaneously
Dual-diagnosis treatment facilities address both substance use and mental health disorders concurrently, which produces better outcomes.
A family member wants to read a letter that contains graphic accusations and blame. The interventionist should:
Answer: Help reframe the letter to focus on feelings and impact rather than accusations
Letters focused on personal feelings and impact are more effective than accusatory language, which triggers defensiveness in the client.
Which factor most significantly predicts successful client engagement during an intervention?
Answer: The degree of family unity and preparation
Research consistently shows that a well-prepared, unified intervention team is the strongest predictor of client engagement and acceptance of help.
A parent refuses to state any consequences during intervention preparation, saying 'I could never follow through.' The interventionist should:
Answer: Help the parent identify consequences they genuinely can and will enforce
Consequences must be authentic; coaching the parent to identify real, enforceable boundaries is more effective than scripted threats.
In family systems theory, the term 'triangulation' refers to:
Answer: A third party being drawn in to reduce tension between two conflicting parties
Triangulation occurs when tension between two people is deflected by involving a third person, a common dynamic in families affected by addiction.
Which ethical obligation does an interventionist have when a family member discloses that the client has been physically abusive?
Answer: Assess safety risks and modify the intervention plan accordingly
Domestic violence history requires a thorough safety assessment and may require significant modifications to the intervention format to protect all participants.