Your therapist colleague tells you about a client with posttraumatic stress disorder for whom she has recommended treatment with EMDR. She asks you for your opinion. Based on your understanding of the literature to date, select a response from the following:
a. EMDR is based on learning theory principles and is a well-established effective treatment for trauma disorders.
b. EMDR has no theoretical basis and has not proven effective for treatment of any disorder.
c. EMDR most closely resembles other exposure treatments and EMDR is a validated treatment for PTSD.
d. EMDR is derived from classical conditioning and results of efficacy studies remain equivocal.
C
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a. be trained in multicultural theories b. develop multicultural ethical competence c. utilize best-practices approaches based on traditional counseling d. refer clients if they are of the counselor’s race
Which of the following phases would relapse prevention techniques occur?
a. Contemplation b. Precontemplation c. Preparation d. Action and Maintenance
Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug because it
a. slows brain and body reactions. b. reduces blood flow to the skin. c. causes liver failure. d. increases heart rate.
The Gouldings stress which of the following in their group practice?
a. Life scripts b. Redecision c. Analysis of early childhood fixations d. Transference