LMSW Intervention and Treatment Planning Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A social worker is using Motivational Interviewing with a client who is ambivalent about stopping alcohol use. Which technique best elicits 'change talk' from the client?
Answer: Asking the client to list reasons they want to change
Eliciting change talk by asking clients to articulate their own reasons for change is a core MI technique that increases intrinsic motivation.
When developing a treatment plan for a client with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder, the BEST approach is to:
Answer: Address both disorders concurrently using an integrated treatment model
Integrated treatment that addresses co-occurring disorders simultaneously is the evidence-based standard of care for dual diagnoses.
A social worker employing a strengths-based perspective in treatment planning would PRIMARILY focus on:
Answer: Exploring the client's resilience, resources, and capabilities
The strengths-based perspective centers treatment on clients' existing resources, resilience, and capabilities rather than deficits.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of psychoeducation in a treatment plan?
Answer: Providing clients and families with information about a disorder to improve coping and outcomes
Psychoeducation provides clients and families with information about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to support recovery.
A social worker is treating a 10-year-old child with separation anxiety using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Which intervention would be MOST appropriate to include in the treatment plan?
Answer: Gradual exposure hierarchy combined with relaxation techniques
Gradual exposure combined with relaxation is the evidence-based CBT approach for childhood separation anxiety, allowing systematic desensitization.
A social worker is treating a client with borderline personality disorder. Which evidence-based treatment model was specifically developed for this population?
Answer: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan, is the gold-standard evidence-based treatment specifically designed for borderline personality disorder.
When a social worker sets SMART goals in a treatment plan, the 'M' stands for:
Answer: Measurable
In SMART goals, 'M' stands for Measurable, meaning progress toward the goal can be tracked with observable, quantifiable indicators.