Exam 11: Understanding Families, Social Systems, and Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy

Which of the following describes potential maladaptive dynamics within a therapeutic relationship?

You are working with an adolescent who has previously demonstrated high frequency of self-harm as well as physical and emotional hostility toward her siblings. As time goes on, you notice that her family members have grown increasingly disengaged from your client and the therapeutic process. Which of the following modes is likely to be least effective in this scenario?

It is critically important to not disclose any information about other clients, even if those other clients are unnamed.

Which of the following is most consistent with the recommended approach for introducing parents (or caregivers) to intentional and flexible mode use?

Viewing relationships from a social systems perspective requires that you temporarily suspend your focus on the client and instead reflect upon the nature and emotional tone of the client's interactions with others peripheral to the client-therapist relationship.