An adult client who has been a successful writer in the past has been

An adult client who has been a successful writer in the past has been experiencing low self-esteem over the last year. Which behaviors indicate that the client is attempting to make positive changes?

1. The client joined a library book club.
2. The client counted the number of rejection letters she received from publishers.
3. The client states that she no longer reads Facebook to compare her life with her friends’ lives.
4. The client works with the local Wheels on Meals to deliver meals once a week to older community members.
5. The client shared a letter from a magazine publisher that is going to print her short story in the next edition.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Joining a book club demonstrates spending time with positive supportive people.

Rationale 2: Counting the number of rejection letters is focusing on the negative and will not help improve self-esteem.

Rationale 3: Avoiding comparisons with other people helps develop self-esteem.

Rationale 4: Helping others will help develop the client’s self-esteem.

Rationale 5: Having success will help develop the client’s self-esteem