Describe at least three characteristics of clients who might be a good fit for time-limited dynamic psychotherapy.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Clients who might be a good fit for time-limited dynamic psychotherapy are in enough discomfort that they are motivated to engage in a challenging change process; they must be willing to attend their sessions and engage actively with the therapist; they must acknowledge that they have difficulties relating to others; they must have the ability to distance themselves from their feelings so that they can be examined with the therapist; they should be capable of engaging in a meaningful relationship with the therapist.

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a. 10 cents b. 20 cents c. 30 cents d. 40 cents

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Which of the following is not true for people of color in the United States?

A) Their median age is lower than for whites. B) They experience more economic and health problems. C) They have proportionately more young than among whites. D) Their social support systems are weaker than whites.

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A long-term goal is generally one that:

a. Requires little planning in order for the client to achieve b. Concentrates on goal attainment within a 6-month period c. Is focused upon the near future d. Is future-focused and will take a year or more to achieve

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Open membership groups

a) Can be a practical alternative to closed membership groups b) Go through predictable stages of group develop c) Are usually quite cohesive d) Often engage in "group think"

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