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| A) | The therapist has only one client. | ||
| B) | Ethical standards map perfectly onto couples work. | ||
| C) | Ethical guidelines always clearly define couples dynamics. | ||
| D) | Therapists must navigate working with multiple clients simultaneously. |
| A) | assume common challenges will always apply. | ||
| B) | rely solely on generalized research. | ||
| C) | approach them with humility and recognize client expertise. | ||
| D) | only focus on the most distressed partner. |
| A) | After the first rupture in therapy | ||
| B) | During the intake process | ||
| C) | Only when a partner raises concerns | ||
| D) | After several sessions have established trust |
| A) | It creates a legal document for court purposes. | ||
| B) | It helps therapists take sides more effectively. | ||
| C) | It enhances relational trust and therapeutic safety. | ||
| D) | It prevents any emotional reactions during therapy. |
| A) | making notes too detailed. | ||
| B) | forgetting to file session summaries. | ||
| C) | allowing both partners to share a diagnosis. | ||
| D) | diagnosing solely to meet insurance requirements. |
| A) | Both partners equally | ||
| B) | Only the therapist | ||
| C) | Only the Identified Patient | ||
| D) | Any adult involved in therapy |
| A) | Financial stress | ||
| B) | Lack of shared hobbies | ||
| C) | Poor communication skills | ||
| D) | Active abuse, affair, or untreated addiction |
| A) | an intentional attack. | ||
| B) | a result of a bad personality. | ||
| C) | proof that they are incompatible. | ||
| D) | an attempt to protect themselves and the relationship. |
| A) | Saying, "You're always criticizing each other" | ||
| B) | Labeling defense as "explaining yourself" | ||
| C) | Telling them they should divorce | ||
| D) | Ignoring escalations during sessions |
| A) | directly and compassionately call it out. | ||
| B) | ignore it to avoid hurting feelings. | ||
| C) | accuse the "aggressor" partner. | ||
| D) | assign individual therapy immediately. |
| A) | increase shame. | ||
| B) | build hope and resilience. | ||
| C) | reinforce negative cycles. | ||
| D) | cause emotional distancing. |
| A) | ignore it and keep moving. | ||
| B) | blame the partner for being sensitive. | ||
| C) | model repair and own their mistakes. | ||
| D) | focus only on the other partner. |
| A) | the therapist feels personally annoyed with one partner. | ||
| B) | abuse, addiction, or significant power imbalances arise. | ||
| C) | sessions become less structured. | ||
| D) | a couple wants to skip a session. |
| A) | avoided entirely. | ||
| B) | only through emergency phone calls. | ||
| C) | handled through individual emails. | ||
| D) | done in group texts or emails whenever possible. |
| A) | tell the other partner immediately without discussion. | ||
| B) | compassionately remind the client of the no-secrets policy. | ||
| C) | ignore the secret unless asked about it. | ||
| D) | decide what to do based on how much you like the client. |