Deck 13: Counseling Theory and Practice: How to Integrate the Microskills With Multiple Approaches

Question 1

All crisis counseling involves two phases: (1) working through the initial trauma and (2) appropriate referral and discharge.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following leads is most characteristic and distinctive of crisis counseling?

A)​"How has the problem been affecting the other areas of your life?"
B)​"Sounds like a real challenge you have to overcome."
C)​"Could it be that you are thinking too negatively about your problems?"
D)"You are affected by a major stressful event."

Answer 2

D

Question 3

PTSD places the cause in the client; PTSR places the cause in the environment.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the five theoretical orientations presented in this book is BEST represented by the following lead? Select the one best alternative, even though other systems may use the style at times.​"Could you be a bit more specific about what went through your mind, what happened next, and what was the final result?"​

A)​Person-centered theory
B)​Decisional career counseling
C)​Cognitive behavioral therapy
D)Motivational interviewing

Question 5

In person-centered counseling, when we explore the distinctions between the real self and the ideal self, we are most likely in which stage of the interview?

A)​Story and strengths
B)​Goals
C)​Restorying
D)Action

Question 6

Dr. Zalaquett, demonstrating cognitive-behavioral counseling, emphasizes that:

A)​modifying negative thoughts will affect action.
B)​meditation is clearly the best stress reducer.
C)​through concentration, we can improve neural connections.
D)automatic thoughts can improve emotional satisfaction.

Question 7

Asking the client what he or she wants to happen in cognitive behavioral therapy is most representative of which phase of the interview?

A)​Story and strengths
B)​Goals
C)​Restorying
D)Action

Question 8

Crisis counseling was developed:

A)​as person-centered theory gave little attention to action.
B)​as assertiveness training is too behavioral and specific.
C)​as a way to help clients cope positively with life challenges in a short-time frame.
D)all of these.

Question 9

____ consider(s) basic confrontation between the present behavior and the goal behavior in Stage 4, restory.

A)​Multicultural counseling
B)​Person-centered counseling
C)​Cognitive behavioral therapy
D)Feminist therapy

Question 10

​Crisis counseling:

A)​is the most pragmatic and action-oriented form of helping.
B)​does not emphasize relationship.
C)​should be reserved for mental health clinics that require quick action and accountability.
D)all of these.

Question 11

Which of the following leads is most characteristic and distinctive of crisis counseling?

A)​"Sounds like your problem is getting worse."
B)​"What would help you right now?"
C)​"Tell more..."
D)"What are your behavioral goals for change?"

Question 12

Which one of the following counselor statements helps normalize the narrative?

A)​"Yes, it is a very complex problem, and there is a solution for every problem."
B)​"Please be assured that everyone has concerns, and it is indeed possible to do something about them."
C)​"Don't worry; everything is going to be OK."
D)"I think we have a handle on your problem; resolution shouldn't be too hard."

Question 13

A major assumption in ________ is that clients have their own solutions readily available if we help them examine themselves and their goals.

A)​person-centered theory
B)​cognitive behavioral theory (CBT)
C)​crisis counseling
D)psychoanalysis

Question 14

Which word is NOT from the Greek word for pragmatism?

A)​Act
B)​Deed
C)​To decide
D)To practice

Question 15

An important part of cognitive behavioral therapy that is considered essential is ____.

A)​finding the real self the person wishes to develop
B)​the use of homework
C)​recording automatic thoughts
D)encouraging self-healing

Question 16

Cognitive behavioral therapy stresses:

A)​resolving issues around practical life issues and problems.
B)​how a client understands self and makes meaning of life.
C)​that distorted cognitions can be recorded, monitored, and changed.
D)client assets and resources to resolve issues.

Question 17

Feminist counseling is more likely than traditional counseling to focus on ____.

A)​the individual
B)​the family
C)​others and their sexism or racism
D)cultural/environmental context (CEC)

Question 18

______ assumes that altered behavior is an immediate result and that changes in thoughts and feeling will follow.

A)​Person-centered theory
B)​Cognitive behavioral theory
C)​Brief counseling
D)None of these

Question 19

In cognitive behavioral therapy, when we suggest alternatives for action, we are most likely in which stage of the interview?

A)​Empathic relationship
B)​Story and strengths
C)​Restory
D)Action

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT typically observed in crisis counseling?

A)​Calming and caring
B)​Discernment
C)​Action
D)Debriefing

Question 21

The work that clients do after the session is as valuable as or more valuable than what they do during the session.

Question 22

What do you see as crisis counseling strengths and limitations?

Question 23

Outline cognitive behavioral training program for a 16-year-old student who is stressed about failing final exams.