CLT Client Assessment & Goal Setting 2

Question 1

During an initial LEAP assessment, a therapist notices the client denies having any problems. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Listen without judgment to understand the client's perspective

Answer

In LEAP, the L (Listen) step prioritizes understanding the client's subjective experience before any other intervention.

Question 2

Which assessment principle is most central to identifying anosognosia in a LEAP client?

Accepted Answer

Asking the client to describe their own insight into their condition

Answer

Anosognosia assessment in LEAP focuses on how the client perceives their own awareness of illness, not external records.

Question 3

A CLT practitioner uses the 'Columbo technique' during assessment. What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To ask curious, non-threatening questions that invite the client to think deeper

Answer

The Columbo technique uses open-ended, inquisitive questions to gently explore client beliefs without triggering defensiveness.

Question 4

When assessing a client's readiness for change, which stage in the Transtheoretical Model indicates the client is not yet considering change?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

Precontemplation is the stage where an individual has no intention to change behavior in the near future.

Question 5

In a LEAP-informed intake session, what should the therapist prioritize when documenting client goals?

Accepted Answer

Goals co-created with the client using their own language

Answer

LEAP is client-centered; goals must reflect the client's own words and priorities to build genuine partnership.

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