Why is a counselor’s theoretical approach important?

What will be an ideal response?


Counselors use theoretical approaches as a guiding framework when working with clients. It serves as a compass that helps navigate therapeutic direction (case conceptualization, treatment plans, interventions). Without one, counselors and clients may feel that counseling lacks direction and it may be difficult for clients to achieve therapeutic goals.

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In the context of goal-setting, the confrontational response is likely to address:

a. Client resistance. b. Client anxiety. c. Client hostility. d. Client ambition.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.In qualitative research methods, results are analyzed for description instead of explanation. 2.In naturalistic-ethnographic research, the researcher becomes immersed in the setting. 3.Mixed-methods designs are either “abstract” or “concurrent.” 4.One shortcoming of traditional counseling research, stated by Nystul, is that there are not enough cases to explore.

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Which of the following stages tends to be the most difficult for beginning counselors when the client is really making progress?

a. The assessment stage b. The goal-setting stage c. The intervention stage d. The termination stage

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__________ aggression is deliberate?

A) ?Reactive B) ?Proactive C) ?Purposeful D) ?Accidental

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