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5 / 14  What happens during an intake?
A  The therapist gathers specific information to address the client’s immediate needs such
as the presenting problem, the client’s support system, and insurance status. The therapist
informs the client about confidentiality, fees, and what to expect in a therapy session.
B  The therapist guides what happens in the therapy session and designs a detailed approach to
resolving each member’s presenting problem.
C  The therapist meets with a couple to help them see how their individual backgrounds, beliefs,
and actions are affecting their relationship.
D  The therapist examines and discusses with the family the boundaries and structure of the family:
For example, who makes the rules, who sleeps in the bed with whom, and how decisions are made.

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Source:  OpenStax, Psychology. OpenStax CNX. Feb 03, 2015 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11629/1.5
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