During a Family Assessment, the Adolescent Child Does Most of the Talking

Multiple Choice

During a family assessment, the adolescent child does most of the talking. The parents agree with everything the child says. During individual interviews, each parent does not say much, and it is difficult to get information from them. They are more at ease when the adolescent is present. What might be a main treatment goal?

A) Stop life-threatening behavior
B) Disengage the child from the parental role
C) Help re-form the parental/child alliance
D) Support family members in obtaining necessary resources outside the family