Deck 2: Treatment Planning

Question 1

Counselors are responsible to choose a theory and techniques which best fit the client and the situation,and to develop a treatment plan that does all of the following,EXCEPT:

A) is consistent with the counselor's world view.
B) considers the evidence base.
C) considers client demographics.
D) is consistent with a specific theory.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The primary treatment task of the working phase is ________________________.

A) establishing a therapeutic relationship
B) assessing the system
C) implementing interventions
D) monitoring the quality of the therapeutic relationship

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Symptom based treatment plans are developed from the medical model and focus on symptoms,making them relevant to the medical community but limiting ________________________________.

A) the client's ability to understand diagnosis
B) counselors from conceptualizing treatment in useful ways
C) development of a step-by-step plan
D) counselors to using more relevant methods

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The counselor need not address diversity issues with each treatment task,as long as diversity is addressed by some tasks in the working phase.

Question 5

The first and often the most difficult step in treatment planning is which of the following?

A) Writing a theory-specific case conceptualization.
B) Deciding the techniques to be used to address client goals.
C) Using your own experiences to conceptualize treatment.
D) Identifying a formula which can help reduce the need for critical thinking and reflection.

Question 6

After creating a theory-specific case conceptualization,working and closing phase goals can be determined by ___________________________________________.

A) asking the client what his/her goals are
B) identifying two or three key patterns
C) implementing formulaic interventions
D) seeking the guidance of a colleague for supervisor

Question 7

Unlike symptom based plans,clinical treatment plans are based solidly in theory and include client perspective,which includes ____________________________.

A) client long-term plans
B) client reflection on the past and the relationship to the problem
C) agreement to, and concern about, the plan
D) the problem in emotional rather than operational terms

Question 8

Clinical treatment plans consist of ___________,___________,and __________ phases of treatment.

A) first; second; third
B) beginning; middle; end
C) initial; working; closing
D) primary, middle; ending

Question 9

Two tasks that are almost always present in the initial phase of treatment are ________________________________.

A) assigning a diagnosis and providing referrals
B) establishing a therapeutic relationship and clarifying boundaries
C) establishing a therapeutic relationship and assessing individual, family, and social dynamics
D) providing a diagnosis and assessing individual, family, and social dynamics

Question 10

Unlike symptom based goals which do not describe what the counselor will do,working phase clinical goals address the theoretical conceptualization that will directly guide _______________________.

A) the therapist's theoretical perspective
B) client actions
C) symptom reduction
D) the treatment plan

Question 11

When meeting clients with unfamiliar diversity issues,it is the responsibility of the counselor to _______________________________________________.

A) inquire how the issues are impacting these clients
B) educate themselves about how best to support and engage these clients
C) to adopt a neutral stance so as not to unknowingly participate in marginalization of these clients
D) impress upon these clients that they "get" where the clients are coming from

Question 12

A good treatment plan will reflect a chosen theory by the ________________ used to write treatment tasks.

A) theory-based treatment plan
B) client goals
C) language and interventions
D) problem-focused approach

Question 13

Initial phase client goals should involve all of the following EXCEPT: _________________________.

A) stabilizing crisis symptoms
B) managing child, dependent adult, or elder abuse issues
C) addressing substance and alcohol abuse issues
D) making a note to address self-harming behaviors at a later time

Question 14

Each phase of the clinical treatment plan is comprised of ______________ and ____________.

A) assessment; intervention
B) treatment tasks; client goals
C) problem identification; symptom measurement
D) initial tasks; transitional tasks

Question 15

The primary function of client goals in the working phase is to address ____________________________.

A) crisis issues and stabilize crisis symptoms
B) dynamics that create and/or sustain client symptoms or problems
C) the global issues which move the client toward greater heath
D) monitoring the quality of the therapeutic relationship

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the value of the goal writing worksheet?

A) It combines key elements from the client's description of the problem and findings from the case conceptualization to help the counselor identify key dynamics that can be targeted for change.
B) It combines key elements from the clinical treatment plan to help the counselor identify key dynamics that can be targeted for change.
C) It combines key elements from the counselor's diagnosis of the client problem finding from the research on the diagnosis to help the counselor identify key dynamics that can be targeted for change.
D) It combines key elements from the counselor's theory and the client's description of the problem to help the counselor identify key dynamics that can be targeted for change.

Question 17

Writing client goals is challenging because it requires the counselor to conceptualize the interplay between all of the following factors EXCEPT: ______________________.

A) the diagnosis
B) the presenting problem
C) personal and relational dynamics
D) psychiatric symptoms

Question 18

Clinical treatment plans _____________________________________________.

A) are the same as theory-based treatment plans
B) are based on the medical model
C) include therapeutic tasks, client goals, and interventions
D) provide a limited view of the client and system

Question 19

Aftercare plans identify all of the following EXCEPT: _____________________.

A) what the client did to make the changes they have made
B) how the client will maintain their success
C) how the client will handle the next set of challenges in their lives
D) how the client demonstrated resistance during treatment

Question 20

Diversity can be addressed in treatment tasks by doing all of the following EXCEPT: __________________________.

A) disregarding the possibility of marginalization and discrimination in the assessment process
B) using humor with teens or men
C) adopting a more formal, respectful relational style with immigrants
D) incorporating spirituality

Question 21

What are some key differences between initial phase client goals and working-phase client goals?

Question 22

Once the counselor has conceptualized a treatment plan and identified counseling tasks and client goals,the counselor then ______________________________.

A) identifies useful interventions
B) identifies client actions that lead to the problem
C) determines if working with client is within the scope of practice
D) writes an assessment for submission to the third party payer

Question 23

Why is it important for clinicians to write a theory-specific case conceptualization?

Question 24

Where do interventions come from?

A) Intervention come from collaboration between the client and counselor.
B) Interventions come from the third party payer or agency for which the counselor works.
C) Interventions come from the treatment plan.
D) Interventions come directly from the counselor's theory.

Question 25

Why is it important to address diversity issues in treatment tasks?

Question 26

Explain why clinical treatment plans make a difference.

Question 27

Which of the following is the best example of a measurable goal?

A) Client will increase sobriety.
B) Client will increase sobriety over a period of 6 months.
C) Client will sustain sobriety for a period of 6 months.
D) Client will demonstrate sobriety.

Question 28

List and describe two differences between symptom-based treatment plans and clinical treatment plans.

Question 29

Third party payers often require goals to be "measurable",which means _____________ _______________________.

A) the counselor and client will know when the goals is achieved
B) the client can demonstrate improvement in functioning
C) symptom reduction
D) they are able to be measured on a standardized scale

Question 30

Which of the following statements best describes closing phase client goals?

A) Closing phase goals address issues of safety, welfare, and support.
B) Closing phase goals address the issue of moving of the client toward greater "health" as defined by the client.
C) Closing phase goals address more global issues and moving the client toward greater health.
D) Closing phase goals address more global issues and assess client experience in therapy and the willingness to return to therapy in the future.