Counselor Karen is communicating negative assessment results to Jill that are potentially damaging to Jill's self-concept. What might Karen need to do in this situation?
a. Work with Jill on extending her level of acceptance prior to the feedback session
b. Focus on Jill, rather than the test itself, during the feedback session
c. Keep the rationale for cutoff scores and validity of the test confidential because they will overwhelm Jill
d. Communicate results by using clinical terms, such as "deviant," so that Jill accepts the test results as valid
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A. Asians have historically been hurt by psychological testing and practices. B. Professional help is not consistent with the values of the "middle path." C. There is great shame associated with leaving the community for help. D. Asian traditions designed to alleviate grief and suffering are preferred.
In regards to helpers working in the community, providing services in ________________ may be clinically and ethically indicated and may be most beneficial to clients.
A. mental health offices B. mental health institutions C. school counselor offices D. nontraditional settings outside the office
The ______ brain manages a person’s creative abilities and emotional responses.
a. front b. back c. right d. left
Emotion-focused couples therapy differentially emphasizes which two client capacities?
a. Attachment bond and adaptive interpersonal relatedness b. Interpersonal relatedness and recognizing unfinished business c. Emotions and recognition of splits d. Attachment bond and emotions