Communication with Families and Professional Boundaries

When RBTs communicate with families, they should use:

Observable and measurable terms

Which is of the following is a tip to follow if you become overwhelmed by your work as an RBT?

Take a break and breathe

When interacting with and communicating with families, it is important to:

Focus on what the person is saying.

Which of the following is a red flag for a boundary crossing?

Accepting the use of a clients family's beach house for the weekend.

Which of the following is a question you can ask yourself to help monitor your interaction with families?

Am I leaving my shift on time?

Why is it important to establish a healthy professional relationship with a client's family?

Because you need to be able to communicate important information back and forth.

Which of the following is an example of a multiple or dual relationship?

Tina and Lois are best friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tinas son.

Why is it important to model optimism when working with a client with disabilities?

To allow families to see what their loved one can do.

Which of the following statements is true?

While family members may disagree, it is important to work with all members the best way you can.

Why is it important to leave work at work and take breaks?

You can slip into bad habits if you dont have a break.

What are 3 types of written communication RBTs have to provide?

Data, incident reports, session notes