A client arrived at a counseling session irate because a parking attendant had made him move his car. The client stated, "Even though the sign said NO PARKING, there was no reason why the attendant couldn't let me park there"
The clinician helped the client to see that, although he criticized others for ignoring rules and laws, he believed that he was special and did not have to abide by the rules and laws that pertained to others. The technique which the clinician employed is called
(a) confrontation.
(b) immediacy.
(c) pushing the button.
(d) spitting in the client's soup.
a
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A. illicit drug-taking behavior B. extremely rare C. drug misuse D. drug abuse
Under FERPA, only __________ can access student records
a. teachers b. parents c. administrators d. those with a legitimate educational interest
Transitional summaries are statements used to:
a. End a counseling session b. Remind clients of transitional recovery needs c. Summarize accomplishments of a completed stage d. Shift from one therapeutic encounter to the next
Counselors at counseling centers work with students who are experiencing ___________ problems and normal developmental concerns
a. Adjustment b. Social c. Career d. Academic