Question 1

Which of the following modes is most effective for responding to an empathic break?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advocating 
B)  Collaborating 
C)  Encouraging 
D)  Empathizing 
E)  Instructing
F)Problem-solving 
A)  Advocating 
B)  Collaborating 
C)  Encouraging 
D)  Empathizing 
E)  Instructing
F)Problem-solving D

Question 2

Which of the following may not be an optimal approach to resolving an empathic break in therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do more listening than talking. 
B)  Make summary statements regarding the other's perspective. 
C)  Cite evidence-based practice to defend your perspective. 
D)  Show your concern. 
A)  Do more listening than talking. 
B)  Make summary statements regarding the other's perspective. 
C)  Cite evidence-based practice to defend your perspective. 
D)  Show your concern. C

Question 3

Confessing to a client that you may have made an empathic break because the client appears to be reacting differently in therapy will likely magnify an otherwise benign situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Although an empathic break has the power to trigger uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, when managed correctly this interpersonal event may also strengthen the therapist's capacity to develop an empathic understanding of the client's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In an attempt to address your client's long-standing resistance toward your approach to intervention, you initiated the conflict resolution process by inviting the client to attempt to resolve the issue. You then proceeded by explaining the structure and the ground rules. If you were to follow the seven-step conflict resolution process defined by the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), how would you proceed next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the client if he or she is willing to listen to your perspective. 
B)  Invite the client to share his or her perspective on the issue. 
C)  Summarize your perspective and understanding of the situation. 
D)  Collaboratively problem-solve possible solutions to the issue. 
A)  Ask the client if he or she is willing to listen to your perspective. 
B)  Invite the client to share his or her perspective on the issue. 
C)  Summarize your perspective and understanding of the situation. 
D)  Collaboratively problem-solve possible solutions to the issue.

Question 6

Empathic break is defined as a natural consequence of therapy that occurs when a therapist initiates a communication or behavior that is perceived by a client as hurtful or insensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the general guidelines for conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cope in order to retain perspective and emotional control. 
B)  Avoid any need to be right or to win the argument. 
C)  Use "you" statements to explain your perspective on what happened. 
D)  Do more listening than talking. 
A)  Cope in order to retain perspective and emotional control. 
B)  Avoid any need to be right or to win the argument. 
C)  Use "you" statements to explain your perspective on what happened. 
D)  Do more listening than talking.

Which of the following modes is most effective for responding to an empathic break?

Which of the following may not be an optimal approach to resolving an empathic break in therapy?

Confessing to a client that you may have made an empathic break because the client appears to be reacting differently in therapy will likely magnify an otherwise benign situation.

Although an empathic break has the power to trigger uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, when managed correctly this interpersonal event may also strengthen the therapist's capacity to develop an empathic understanding of the client's needs.

Empathic break is defined as a natural consequence of therapy that occurs when a therapist initiates a communication or behavior that is perceived by a client as hurtful or insensitive.

Which of the following is not one of the general guidelines for conflict resolution?

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Complexities Within Client-Therapist Relationships: Inevitable Interpersonal Events of Therapy

Uncomplicating the Complicated: the Interpersonal Reasoning Process

Therapeutic Communication

Establishing Intentional Relationships

The Intentional Interview and Strategic Questioning

Understanding Families, Social Systems, and Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy

Understanding and Managing Difficult Behavior

Professional Behavior, Values, and Ethics

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On Becoming a Better Therapist: Self-Care and Developing Your Therapeutic Use of Self

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Exam 13: Resolving Empathic Breaks and Conflicts

Which of the following modes is most effective for responding to an empathic break?

Which of the following may not be an optimal approach to resolving an empathic break in therapy?

Confessing to a client that you may have made an empathic break because the client appears to be reacting differently in therapy will likely magnify an otherwise benign situation.

Although an empathic break has the power to trigger uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, when managed correctly this interpersonal event may also strengthen the therapist's capacity to develop an empathic understanding of the client's needs.

Empathic break is defined as a natural consequence of therapy that occurs when a therapist initiates a communication or behavior that is perceived by a client as hurtful or insensitive.

Which of the following is not one of the general guidelines for conflict resolution?

Therapeutic Use of Self in Occupational Therapy: the Importance of Empathy and Intentionality

What Defines a Good Therapist

A Model of the Intentional Relationship

Knowing Ourselves As Therapists: Introducing the Therapeutic Modes

Being Client-Centered: Understanding Interpersonal Characteristics and Mode Preferences

Complexities Within Client-Therapist Relationships: Inevitable Interpersonal Events of Therapy

Uncomplicating the Complicated: the Interpersonal Reasoning Process

Therapeutic Communication

Establishing Intentional Relationships

The Intentional Interview and Strategic Questioning

Understanding Families, Social Systems, and Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy

Understanding and Managing Difficult Behavior

Professional Behavior, Values, and Ethics

On Being Intentional on Fieldwork and in Interprofessional Practice Settings

On Becoming a Better Therapist: Self-Care and Developing Your Therapeutic Use of Self

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