Family & Client Engagement Flashcards
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After a successful intervention, the interventionist's role during the client's treatment transition typically includes:
Answer: Providing ongoing support to the family and coordinating with the treatment team
Post-intervention support for the family and coordination with the treatment facility helps sustain momentum and address family system changes.
A client refuses treatment at the end of the intervention. Which response by the interventionist is most appropriate?
Answer: Affirm each family member's consequence, thank the client for listening, and leave the door open for future help
When a client refuses, the interventionist helps family members calmly state their consequences and closes the meeting with dignity, preserving the possibility of future engagement.
Which of the following best characterizes the 'systemic' view of addiction in family intervention work?
Answer: Addiction affects and is maintained by the entire family system, not just the individual
A systemic view recognizes that addictive behavior both affects and is reinforced by family dynamics, making family engagement essential to recovery.
Which principle guides the interventionist when deciding who should be included in the intervention team?
Answer: Include people who have influence over the client and are willing to follow the process
Effective team members are those who have meaningful relationships with the client, can maintain composure, and commit to the process—regardless of family status.
When coaching a spouse who minimizes the severity of the client's addiction, the interventionist should use:
Answer: Motivational Interviewing techniques to explore ambivalence without judgment
Motivational Interviewing is effective with ambivalent family members because it builds intrinsic motivation rather than creating resistance.
The 'identified patient' concept in family systems theory refers to:
Answer: The individual who carries the symptoms of a dysfunctional family system
The identified patient is the family member whose symptoms (e.g., addiction) express the dysfunction of the entire family system.
A family asks the interventionist to guarantee that their loved one will accept treatment. The interventionist should:
Answer: Explain that no outcome can be guaranteed but that preparation maximizes the chance of acceptance
Ethical practice requires honesty about uncertainty while reinforcing that thorough preparation significantly improves outcomes.