Deck 14: The Journey Forwardinto the Practical World

Question 1

How long does it take most counselors to feel competent in their skills and abilities?

A) one year.
B) three years.
C) five years.
D) ten years.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Becoming a master counselor

A) is impossible.
B) is a lifelong process.
C) requires a doctorate.
D) requires superior intelligence.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Keeping case notes is a requirement in most settings. Case notes include all of the following except

A) intake notes.
B) progress notes.
C) termination summary.
D) case meeting notes.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Progress notes

A) are written when the client says something important.
B) are written after every session.
C) must be at least one page long, single spaced.
D) must be written in a cryptic fashion.

Question 5

Which of the following type of case notes focuses on the chronology of the session themes and topics?

A) SOAP
B) PAIP
C) Narrative
D) GIRP

Question 6

Another name for burnout is

A) anxiety.
B) compassion fatigue.
C) depression.
D) boredom.

Question 7

The key to therapist self-care is

A) burnout.
B) being client-centered.
C) compassion.
D) balance.

Question 8

The following is from the self-reflection notes of a new counselor: "I have come to see being a counselor as a privilege. To me, it is far more than a job, it is a calling, a mission. Sometimes I get triggered by what clients say and I have to reflect: Am I projecting my own feeling on the client? In doing this, I step back and observe myself as I interact with the client." This statement is an example of

A) the Imposter Phenomenon.
B) case notes.
C) progress notes.
D) self-reflection.

Question 9

All of the following are good ways to reduce counselor burnout except

A) meditation.
B) reading only professional literature.
C) exercise.
D) getting a hobby.

Question 10

The authors of this book wish you

A) life-long learning.
B) an exciting professional life.
C) a balanced life.
D) all of the above.