For each of the following statements made by a client, what areas do you think would be reasonable to probe to determine if the statement is an accurate reflection of what the client wants? What misunderstandings do you think the client might have? What further questions would you want to ask to be sure that you have identified what the client wants?

a. “I want to commit my husband to a mental institution.”

b. “I can’t control my teenage son anymore. I want him placed in a juvenile home.”

c. “I want to put my baby daughter up for adoption.”