An MFT is working with a family where the parents disagree about whether their child needs therapy. How should this conflict be addressed in treatment planning?
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A
Proceed with child treatment and document parental disagreement in the chart
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B
Engage both parents in the goal-setting process to build shared investment in the treatment
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C
Side with the parent who is more motivated to avoid treatment dropout
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D
Refer the child to individual therapy until parental agreement is reached