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AddressingClientResistancePresentation.pptx
Addressing Client Resistance
Dionne Russell, Francisco Villegas, Lupe Silva, & Nicole Jones
University of Phoenix
Dr. Debra McCoy
CPSS/430
Situation that demonstrates client resistance to counseling
The situation
Andrew Blanco is an inmate at the San Quentin State Penitentiary located in California. Lately, Mr. Blanco has been experiencing bouts of anxiety, panic disorder, and depression. Mr. Blanco does not know why this is occurring and has not admitted to any disorders but has been referred by the Lieutenant to go to counseling to address his disorders. However, Mr. Blanco feels that he does not need counseling. He does not believe in counseling and has expressed that his problems will simply just go away on their own.
Situation that demonstrates client resistance to counseling (con.)
Mr. Blanco’s symptoms of anxiety
Panic attacks
Hypervigilant
Heart palpitations
Sweaty palms
Trouble swallowing
Headaches, muscle aches, and unexplained aches
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National Institute of Mental Health. (2022). Anxiety Disorders. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders
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Situation that demonstrates client resistance to counseling (con.)
Mr. Blanco’s symptoms of depression
Feeling hopeless
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of suicide
Persistent sadness
National Institute of Mental Health. (2018). Depression. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
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Sections of the situation that refers to the client resistance
Sections of the situation that refers to the client resistance (con)
Sections of the situation that refers to the client resistance (con)
Strategies for addressing the resistance with the client in the correctional setting
Strategies for addressing the resistance with the client in the correctional setting (con)
Strategies for addressing the resistance with the client in the correctional setting (con)
References
National Institute of Mental Health. (2022). Anxiety Disorders. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders
National Institute of Mental Health. (2018). Depression. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
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