A social worker is seeing a client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. In discussing the treatment plan, the social worker suggests certain goals and interventions. The client quickly agrees, stating, "I'll try anything." The client has a history of multiple treatment failures. In developing a realistic treatment plan, the social worker should FIRST.
A encourage the client to develop treatment goals
B. explore effective treatment protocols for generalized anxiety disorder
C. identify obstacles that hindered earlier treatment efforts
D. disuss the client's understanding of the treatment process