Counseling Theory and Practice exam
1 Questions and Answers
Effective counselor - ANSWER-most important instrument is you
be authentic and don't hide behind role
be willing to grow, risk, care, and be involved
key factors in successful therapy - ANSWER-the person of the therapist
therapeutic relationship
primary determinants of therapeutic outcome - ANSWER-contextual factors, not
techniques
counseling for the counselor - ANSWER--help you explore your motivations,
countertransference, and other issues triggered by work
-important for personal and professional development
-how expect of clients if don't expect of self
counselor's values - ANSWER--avoid value imposition (directly or indirectly)
-explore your personal values and recognize you aren't value-neutral
-assist clients in creating goals and finding answers that are most congruent with their
own values
managing value conflicts - ANSWER--bracketing
-you shouldn't refuse services b/c differing values
-seek supervision to learn to effectively manage value differences
becoming multiculturally competent - ANSWER--become aware of your own biases,
values, cultural norms, and expectations
-attempt to understand the world from your client's POV
-gain a knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism, discrimination, and
stereotyping
-study the historical background, traditions, and values of your client and be open to
learn from them
-expand your vantage point to explore your client's ways of life that are different from
yours
-develop an awareness of acculturation strategies
issues faced by beginning therapists - ANSWER--dealing with anxieties
-being oneself and self-disclosing
-avoiding perfectionism
-being honest about limitations
-understanding silence
-dealing with client demands
, -dealing with clients who lack commitment
-tolerating ambiguity
-avoiding losing oneself in one's clients
-developing a sense of humor
-sharing responsibility with the client
-declining to give advice
-defining one's role as a counselor
-learning to use techniques appropriately
-developing one's own counseling style
Mandatory ethics - ANSWER-deals with the minimum level of professional practice
aspirational ethics - ANSWER-involves the highest standards of thinking and conduct
positive ethics - ANSWER-an approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best
for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble
principles that underlie our professional codes - ANSWER-benefit others
do no harm
respect others' autonomy
be just, fair, and faithful
role of ethical codes - ANSWER--educate us about responsibilities
-basis for accountability and improving professional practice
-protect clients
making ethical decisions - ANSWER--identify problem
-review relevant codes and laws
-seek consultation
-brainstorm
-list consequences
-decide and document reasons for your actions
informed consent should include - ANSWER--therapeutic procedures and goals
-approximate length of treatment
-risks/benefits and alternatives to treatment
-the right to withdraw from treatment
-costs or fees
-counselor's use of supervision
-limits of confidentiality
exceptions of confidentiality - ANSWER--client poses a danger to self or others
-clients who are minors, dependent adults, or older adults are victims of abuse
-client needs to be hospitalized
-info is made an issue in a court action
-client requests a release of record
1 Questions and Answers
Effective counselor - ANSWER-most important instrument is you
be authentic and don't hide behind role
be willing to grow, risk, care, and be involved
key factors in successful therapy - ANSWER-the person of the therapist
therapeutic relationship
primary determinants of therapeutic outcome - ANSWER-contextual factors, not
techniques
counseling for the counselor - ANSWER--help you explore your motivations,
countertransference, and other issues triggered by work
-important for personal and professional development
-how expect of clients if don't expect of self
counselor's values - ANSWER--avoid value imposition (directly or indirectly)
-explore your personal values and recognize you aren't value-neutral
-assist clients in creating goals and finding answers that are most congruent with their
own values
managing value conflicts - ANSWER--bracketing
-you shouldn't refuse services b/c differing values
-seek supervision to learn to effectively manage value differences
becoming multiculturally competent - ANSWER--become aware of your own biases,
values, cultural norms, and expectations
-attempt to understand the world from your client's POV
-gain a knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism, discrimination, and
stereotyping
-study the historical background, traditions, and values of your client and be open to
learn from them
-expand your vantage point to explore your client's ways of life that are different from
yours
-develop an awareness of acculturation strategies
issues faced by beginning therapists - ANSWER--dealing with anxieties
-being oneself and self-disclosing
-avoiding perfectionism
-being honest about limitations
-understanding silence
-dealing with client demands
, -dealing with clients who lack commitment
-tolerating ambiguity
-avoiding losing oneself in one's clients
-developing a sense of humor
-sharing responsibility with the client
-declining to give advice
-defining one's role as a counselor
-learning to use techniques appropriately
-developing one's own counseling style
Mandatory ethics - ANSWER-deals with the minimum level of professional practice
aspirational ethics - ANSWER-involves the highest standards of thinking and conduct
positive ethics - ANSWER-an approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best
for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble
principles that underlie our professional codes - ANSWER-benefit others
do no harm
respect others' autonomy
be just, fair, and faithful
role of ethical codes - ANSWER--educate us about responsibilities
-basis for accountability and improving professional practice
-protect clients
making ethical decisions - ANSWER--identify problem
-review relevant codes and laws
-seek consultation
-brainstorm
-list consequences
-decide and document reasons for your actions
informed consent should include - ANSWER--therapeutic procedures and goals
-approximate length of treatment
-risks/benefits and alternatives to treatment
-the right to withdraw from treatment
-costs or fees
-counselor's use of supervision
-limits of confidentiality
exceptions of confidentiality - ANSWER--client poses a danger to self or others
-clients who are minors, dependent adults, or older adults are victims of abuse
-client needs to be hospitalized
-info is made an issue in a court action
-client requests a release of record
