MFT Licensing Exam: Theories Exam
Questions And Answers
CBT -
correct answer ✅-change occurs by learning to modify
dysfunctional thought patterns
-teach client coping skills and give homework to practice; therapist
is a "teacher" that helps clients understand how negative thoughts
affect mood and behavior
rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through changing irrational
beliefs to rational beliefs, which improve clients' emotional and
behavioral functioning
-therapist is directive, confrontational and acts as an instructor to
help client alter thinking patterns to overcome psychological
issues/mental distress
reality therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through identifying and meetings
needs, and developing satisfying interpersonal relationships
-therapist creates nurturing environment; non-judgmental,
supportive, patient coach
,MFT Licensing Exam: Theories Exam
Questions And Answers
DBT -
correct answer ✅-change happens through mindfulness,
developing skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional
regulation, and improving interpersonal problem solving skills
-therapist is an ally and coach, validates and offers alternatives
client-centered therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through creating conditions for
the client to grow through the therapeutic relationship and with
genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy
-therapist is non-directive
gestalt therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through increased awareness of
here-and-now experience in the therapeutic relationship
-therapist is authentic, non-directive, non-judgmental
-clients become aware of what they're doing, how they're doing it,
and how they can change themselves while also learning to accept
and value themselves
existential therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through finding philosophical
, MFT Licensing Exam: Theories Exam
Questions And Answers
meaning in face of anxiety by choosing to think and act
authentically and responsibly
-address the core question: "how do I exist?"
-client discovers their own life meaning and agency over their life
experiential therapy -
correct answer ✅-change happens through existential encounters
- the authentic meeting of the therapist and client in present
moment and by expanding the client's range of experience
-therapist is authentic, creative and playful
-goal is for growth and increased flexibility
narrative therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs by separating the client from the
problem and creating a new narrative/story, which emphasizes the
client's competencies and strengths
-therapist is the collaborator, co-author, investigator, views
individual as expert on own life
-goal is to help client create more helpful stories of their life
Questions And Answers
CBT -
correct answer ✅-change occurs by learning to modify
dysfunctional thought patterns
-teach client coping skills and give homework to practice; therapist
is a "teacher" that helps clients understand how negative thoughts
affect mood and behavior
rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through changing irrational
beliefs to rational beliefs, which improve clients' emotional and
behavioral functioning
-therapist is directive, confrontational and acts as an instructor to
help client alter thinking patterns to overcome psychological
issues/mental distress
reality therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through identifying and meetings
needs, and developing satisfying interpersonal relationships
-therapist creates nurturing environment; non-judgmental,
supportive, patient coach
,MFT Licensing Exam: Theories Exam
Questions And Answers
DBT -
correct answer ✅-change happens through mindfulness,
developing skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional
regulation, and improving interpersonal problem solving skills
-therapist is an ally and coach, validates and offers alternatives
client-centered therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through creating conditions for
the client to grow through the therapeutic relationship and with
genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy
-therapist is non-directive
gestalt therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through increased awareness of
here-and-now experience in the therapeutic relationship
-therapist is authentic, non-directive, non-judgmental
-clients become aware of what they're doing, how they're doing it,
and how they can change themselves while also learning to accept
and value themselves
existential therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs through finding philosophical
, MFT Licensing Exam: Theories Exam
Questions And Answers
meaning in face of anxiety by choosing to think and act
authentically and responsibly
-address the core question: "how do I exist?"
-client discovers their own life meaning and agency over their life
experiential therapy -
correct answer ✅-change happens through existential encounters
- the authentic meeting of the therapist and client in present
moment and by expanding the client's range of experience
-therapist is authentic, creative and playful
-goal is for growth and increased flexibility
narrative therapy -
correct answer ✅-change occurs by separating the client from the
problem and creating a new narrative/story, which emphasizes the
client's competencies and strengths
-therapist is the collaborator, co-author, investigator, views
individual as expert on own life
-goal is to help client create more helpful stories of their life
