In existential counseling, the counselor-client relationship involves cultivating the type of presence that characterizes I-Thou connections. The experience of the client is best described in which of the following statements?
a. The client's inherent tendency to strive for positive growth is activated.
b. The client is able to develop awareness and differentiate self from non-self.
c. The client is encouraged to promote social change to reduce forms of oppression.
d. The client feels "seen" and "heard" on a profound level.
D
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The goal of ecosystemic play therapy is: a. helping teachers understand their students
b. helping parents with children. c. helping schools improve their interactions. d. helping children have their needs met without interfering with the ability of other people to get their needs met.
An application of Lazarus’ BASIC I.D. model element “sensation” would be which of the following complaints?
a. “I am preoccupied with this decision” b. “I feel sorry for my girlfriend” c. “I am so angry at my boss” d. “I am shaking so much it is making me nauseated”
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to body positions and use of space in a helping session?
a. Comfort with physical proximity is quite consistent among cultures. b. Preference for closeness or distance is unaffected by gender. c. Generally, Euro-Americans helpers and clients sit facing each other. d. Members of Inuit cultural groups would find it uncomfortable to sit side by side
What two factors may lead to unrealistic goals? How can a helper assist a client whose goals are unrealistic?
What will be an ideal response?