A competent therapist possesses the following specific personal characteristics:

a. the ability to disregard personal emotions and reactions when working with clients.
b. the ability to avoid personal issues in order to build therapeutic relationships.
c. the ability to offer sound advice.
d. the ability to exude empathy, compassion, and charisma to connect with clients.


ANS: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Each area was producing graduates who were pursuing the same positions within the mental health field b. Each area was producing graduates who were performing the same functions within the various forms of the mental health system c. Community counseling graduates were not getting hired as readily as mental health counselors. d. All of the above reasons were given for combining the program areas

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