Treatment and Intervention Planning Flashcards

A client with major depressive disorder refuses medication but is open to therapy. Which evidence-based intervention should the LMSW prioritize?

Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT has robust empirical support for treating major depressive disorder without medication.

When developing a treatment plan for a client experiencing grief, the LMSW should first:

Answer: Assess the client's stage of grief and support system

Comprehensive assessment of grief stage and available supports informs the appropriate intervention selection.

A treatment plan goal states: 'Client will feel better.' This goal is problematic because it is:

Answer: Not measurable or specific

SMART goals must be specific and measurable; vague emotional language like 'feel better' cannot be tracked objectively.

Which intervention model is MOST appropriate for a client who has experienced childhood trauma and presents with dissociative symptoms?

Answer: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

TF-CBT is specifically designed to address trauma symptoms including dissociation in clients with trauma histories.

A social worker is writing long-term goals for a client with schizophrenia. The MOST realistic long-term goal would be:

Answer: Client will manage symptoms and maintain community living skills

Realistic goals for schizophrenia focus on symptom management and functional living rather than full remission.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of short-term goals in a treatment plan?

Answer: They serve as incremental steps toward achieving long-term goals

Short-term goals create measurable benchmarks that guide progress toward broader long-term treatment objectives.

An LMSW is treating a client with comorbid alcohol use disorder and anxiety. Which treatment sequencing approach is generally recommended?

Answer: Use an integrated approach that addresses both simultaneously

Integrated treatment that simultaneously addresses co-occurring disorders produces better outcomes than sequential approaches.