Question

Susan has a master’s degree in counseling but has been unable to find work. As a result, she has taken a job working at Barnes & Noble making minimum wage. She’s very unhappy and has sought out counseling because she feels depressed. Which of the following would be helpful and ethical to tell Susan as her professional counselor?
a. "As someone who is underemployed, it is understandable that you feel frustrated and unhappy."
b. "Why are you working at Barnes & Noble when you have a master's degree?"
c. "What a waste of a degree!"
d. "Let's discuss how to grieve becoming a counselor and how you can transition to Barnes & Noble."

Answer 1

Answer:

a. "As someone who is underemployed, it is understandable that you feel frustrated and unhappy.

Explanation:

During counseling sessions, it is best to admit a problem and try to have a common reasoning about the situation with the client. This helps the client to feel comfortable and ease of the stress and burden they have been carrying for long.

In this case,it will be best to hell her this a. "As someone who is underemployed, it is understandable that you feel frustrated and unhappy. After which she should be encouraged about being thankful because some people are looking for what she has and she should be motivated and positive minded about getting a better offer.