What are five sources of information other than formal testing, and once gathered, what three things are done with this information in the assessment phase?
What will be an ideal response?
Information from
- legal system/other agencies
- direct observation
- family or friends
- the client themselves
- medical history
After data is collected, diagnosis or identifying major issues is next. Then problems are prioritized, and finally matched with appropriate treatments or interventions.
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Through _________, we can sometimes stop clients from talking about nonproductive topics
A) ?selective attention B) ?verbal underlining C) ?redirecting attention D) ?threats and criticism
Developing and maintaining the therapeutic alliance:
a. is preparatory to affect regulation and developing mindsight in the early stage of treatment b. is a goal of both insight oriented and supportive psychotherapy and results in an identification with the therapist c. utilizes the same clinical interventions as in child psychotherapy d. does not directly involve unconscious elements of the client’s and therapist’s personality systems
Self-help groups
A. Link clients with paraprofessionals. B. Can diminish the therapeutic relationship with the helper C. May lead to dependency D. Can be an excellent support following termination
Group leaders can modify the focus of the group by shifting the focus away from a current topic in the group.
a. True b. False