A physical therapist is working with a 98-year-old female in…

A physical therapist is working with a 98-year-old female in a nursing home. During today’s session, the PT notices that the woman seems quieter than usual and a little sad and distracted. When she asks the woman how she is doing, she tells the PT that she is sad today because it’s the anniversary of her husband’s death, but that her daughter is checking her out this afternoon for a visit to the cemetery. As the session continues, the woman begins to break down and cry uncontrollably. She apologizes for being so upset and states that she knows she should be over it by now, since it’s already been 5 years since he died. What is the MOST appropriate response from the physical therapist?

A physical therapist is working with a 98-year-old female in…

A physical therapist is working with a 98-year-old female in a nursing home. During today’s session, the PT notices that the woman seems quieter than usual and a little sad and distracted. When she asks the woman how she is doing, she tells the PT that she is sad today because it’s the anniversary of her husband’s death, but that her daughter is checking her out this afternoon for a visit to the cemetery. As the session continues, the woman begins to break down and cry uncontrollably. She apologizes for being so upset and states that she knows she should be over it by now, since it’s already been 5 years since he died. What is the MOST appropriate response from the physical therapist?

A PT is working with a 33-year-old male in inpatient rehab….

A PT is working with a 33-year-old male in inpatient rehab. The patient sustained a C5 spinal cord injury following a motor vehicle collision. At the time of the accident, the patient was a passenger in the vehicle that was driven by his friend who had a blood alcohol level of .18. The PT observes that the patient’s friend/driver of the car makes frequent visits to the patient at the hospital, bringing expensive gifts each time and has even offered to “cover all hospital bills.” What defense mechanism is the friend/driver using?