The most powerful factor in change appears to be
(a) clients' experiences and inner resources.
(b) client optimism.
(c) clinician expertise.
(d) the techniques and interventions utilized.
a
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a. to plan appropriate interventions b. to involve appropriate family members or significant others, as needed, in the individual's treatment. c. to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions implemented. d. to determine which family members or significant others need counseling as well.
Richard is a 37-year-old man, presenting in counseling for what he labels as stress. He is a first-year graduate student in a counseling program. Richard left his previous career because of a downfall in the economy resulting in the loss of his job 2 ½ years ago. Richard reports that he gets very sweaty, nauseous, and tense when coming to school for his once-a-week classes. He also reports that
his symptoms worsen when he has an assignment due, a presentation, or any type of quiz or exam. Richard has missed 1 class this semester due to his symptoms, and cannot afford to miss any more. Using a psychodynamic approach, choose the best example of an Initial Phase Counseling GOAL. a. Decrease emotional reactivity to perceived threats to self to reduce anxiety. b. Decrease client's attempts to avoid existential angst and responsibility to reduce anxiety. c. Increase empowerment and feelings of "mattering" to reduce anxiety. d. None of the above