PSY 612. Midterm Study Guide Exam With
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Why (personal) therapy is important for therapists - ANSWER increase self-awareness
and empathy
experience therapy as the patient ourselves
appreciate difficulty of patient's self-disclosure
reminds us to not assume all responsibility of progress or failure of our patients
prepares us to respond rather than react
working with not through our patients
Role of Therapist - ANSWER help client recognize his/her own strength
clarify goals for treatment
supports and challenges
provides a non-judgmental, emotionally (and physically) safe space for exploration
declines to give advice
shares responsibility with client
,models a healthy relationship which can be reparative in nature
empower clients to make their own decisions aligned with their values
Cultural Competence - ANSWER our ethical and legal obligation to be culturally
competent
developing cultural competence:
begins with therapist's awareness of their own cultural origins, values, biases, attitudes,
and assumptions
challenge the idea that the values we hold are automatically true for others
understand how our values could influence our practice with clients who may embrace
different values
ongoing process
Mandatory vs. Aspirational Ethics - ANSWER mandatory:
minimum level of functioning in professional practice
enforceable by law
aspirational:
how clinicians generally want to practice
,not enforceable by law
Confidentiality - ANSWER privileged communication:
legal concept
protects clients from having their confidential communication revealed in court without
their permission (some exceptions to this)
confidentiality:
ethical concept
duty to not disclose information about a client outside of therapeutic relationship
limits of confidentiality:
potential harm to self or others that would require hospitalization
minor, elder, or dependent abuse
court-ordered subpoena
Boundary crossing vs. violation - ANSWER crossing:
departure from a commonly accepted practice that could potentially benefit a client (ex:
wedding)
violation:
serious breach that harms the client and is unethical
theoretical orientations utilize interventions that may be appropriate in a certain
, theoretical orientation and not another (ex. hug)
Why is theory important - ANSWER important to have a framework and understanding of
different theoretical orientations
for instance, knowing when to use a behavioral vs. psychodynamic approach
therapy is not a one size fits all approach (for clients or therapists)
requires self-reflection, knowing your own personal style, values, and understanding
your clients similarity
theory acts as a road map
informs conceptualization and development of symptoms/presentation
provides evidence-based framework from which to work
guides interventions and treatment
Carl Rogers - ANSWER first to study the counseling process in depth by analyzing the
transcripts of actual therapy sessions
first to conduct major studies on psychotherapy using quantitative methods
first to formulate a comprehensive theory of personality and psychotherapy grounded in
empirical research
worked towards reducing interracial tensions in service of peace and was nominated
Complete Solutions
Why (personal) therapy is important for therapists - ANSWER increase self-awareness
and empathy
experience therapy as the patient ourselves
appreciate difficulty of patient's self-disclosure
reminds us to not assume all responsibility of progress or failure of our patients
prepares us to respond rather than react
working with not through our patients
Role of Therapist - ANSWER help client recognize his/her own strength
clarify goals for treatment
supports and challenges
provides a non-judgmental, emotionally (and physically) safe space for exploration
declines to give advice
shares responsibility with client
,models a healthy relationship which can be reparative in nature
empower clients to make their own decisions aligned with their values
Cultural Competence - ANSWER our ethical and legal obligation to be culturally
competent
developing cultural competence:
begins with therapist's awareness of their own cultural origins, values, biases, attitudes,
and assumptions
challenge the idea that the values we hold are automatically true for others
understand how our values could influence our practice with clients who may embrace
different values
ongoing process
Mandatory vs. Aspirational Ethics - ANSWER mandatory:
minimum level of functioning in professional practice
enforceable by law
aspirational:
how clinicians generally want to practice
,not enforceable by law
Confidentiality - ANSWER privileged communication:
legal concept
protects clients from having their confidential communication revealed in court without
their permission (some exceptions to this)
confidentiality:
ethical concept
duty to not disclose information about a client outside of therapeutic relationship
limits of confidentiality:
potential harm to self or others that would require hospitalization
minor, elder, or dependent abuse
court-ordered subpoena
Boundary crossing vs. violation - ANSWER crossing:
departure from a commonly accepted practice that could potentially benefit a client (ex:
wedding)
violation:
serious breach that harms the client and is unethical
theoretical orientations utilize interventions that may be appropriate in a certain
, theoretical orientation and not another (ex. hug)
Why is theory important - ANSWER important to have a framework and understanding of
different theoretical orientations
for instance, knowing when to use a behavioral vs. psychodynamic approach
therapy is not a one size fits all approach (for clients or therapists)
requires self-reflection, knowing your own personal style, values, and understanding
your clients similarity
theory acts as a road map
informs conceptualization and development of symptoms/presentation
provides evidence-based framework from which to work
guides interventions and treatment
Carl Rogers - ANSWER first to study the counseling process in depth by analyzing the
transcripts of actual therapy sessions
first to conduct major studies on psychotherapy using quantitative methods
first to formulate a comprehensive theory of personality and psychotherapy grounded in
empirical research
worked towards reducing interracial tensions in service of peace and was nominated
