NAMA Ethical & Legal Considerations in Anger Management 3

Question 1

A facilitator conducting court-ordered anger management discovers that a client has violated a restraining order. Which legal doctrine may require the facilitator to report this to authorities?

Accepted Answer

Duty to warn / duty to protect

Answer

The Tarasoff duty to warn/protect doctrine may require reporting when a client poses an identifiable threat to a specific person.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a VIOLATION of professional boundaries in an anger management setting?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a small gift of significant monetary value from a grateful client

Answer

Accepting gifts of significant value from clients can compromise professional objectivity and represents a boundary violation.

Question 3

A facilitator suspects that a client is a victim of domestic violence. Under mandatory reporting laws, the facilitator is MOST likely required to report if:

Accepted Answer

The client is a minor and shows physical signs of abuse

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws typically require reporting when there are reasonable grounds to suspect abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult.

Question 4

An anger management facilitator who is NOT a licensed mental health professional identifies that a client has symptoms of a major depressive disorder. The ethically appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a licensed mental health professional while continuing anger management services if appropriate

Answer

Referring to a qualified professional for issues outside one's scope ensures comprehensive care without overstepping professional boundaries.

Question 5

Which statement about record-keeping standards for anger management facilitators is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Records should be maintained for a period specified by law and professional standards, typically several years

Answer

Professional and legal standards require records to be retained for a defined period, often 5-7 years or longer for minors.

(NAMA) National Anger Management Association Practice Test

(NAMA) National Anger Management Association Practice Test

NAMA Ethical & Legal Considerations in Anger Management 3