Moffett, Becker, and Patton (2014) stated that obtaining competencies is necessary to recognize ethical or unethical situations. Describe what a new therapist should do in order to limit the number of ethical mistakes they make in clinical practice.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following:
a. Evaluate their role responsibilities and ensure they have the competencies required to fulfil these roles
b. Identify the potential psychological, social, or legal vulnerabilities of those with whom they work
c. Become familiar with commonly established ethical procedures for the type of activities in which they engage
d. Develop a plan to readily draw on the ethical standards, professional guidelines, organizational policies, and laws.
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The principal goal of interpersonally oriented therapy is the:
A) ?client experiences a different and more satisfying kind of relationship with the therapist, than he/she has had in the past. B) ?client's individuation from his/her family. C) ?client's resolution of conflict by eliciting the same response from the therapist as experienced in the past. D) ?client's cathartic release.
What is the driving force behind the move to conduct systematic evaluations of mental health agencies?
a. Administrator pressure b. National association requirements c. Graduate counselor education departments d. Public financing
What is true of most, but not all, people with a disability?
a. Are actively finding friends b. Are socially well-adjusted c. Are limited in social interactions d. Are strong self advocates
Developing an approach to counseling is an ongoing and fluid process. Counselors in training tend to be drawn to a particular theory initially but modify it as they gain experience. Ultimately, your counseling orientation and style must:
A. include some aspects of psychoanalytic theory. B. be appropriate for the unique needs of your clients and for the type of counseling you do. C. be a combination of all theories in the counseling field. D. be appropriate for some clients; other clients will change to fit your counseling orientation and style.