The key for survival in the helping profession for the long term is to be able to:
A) ?numb ourselves both physically and psychologically.
B) ?compound our problems rather than solving them.
C) ?balance a caring and empathic therapeutic style with the ability to distance yourself from the impact of your professional life at the end of the day.
D) ?avoid dealing with our emotions.
C
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In group therapy there are several stages of group development. The best indicator of the group's stage of development is:
A. The therapist's level of empathy B. The amount of self- disclosing done by the therapist C. A presence of counter- transference D. The cohesion level within the group
According to the Satir growth model, there are five communication strategies for survival. Which of the following suggestions would be best for a therapist working with clients who have adapted the placator stance or role?
A) Encourage the client to take a firm stance from the onset of therapy. B) Use less directive therapy methods, such as multiple choice questions and open-ended reflections, to require them to voice their opinion and take a stand. C) Use therapeutic techniques, such as reflecting, to highlight hidden emotions. D) Applaud the placator; after all, they can be the easiest people to get along with.
This many grandparents have grandchildren under age 18 living with them
A) half a million B) one million C) three million D) over six million
When interviewers are embarrassed by a client's positive or complimentary remarks:
A) They should ignore the comments and focus the attention back on the client. B) They should thank the client but avoid eye contact in order to discourage further focus on the interviewer. C) They sometimes contradict the client, which denies them the right to express positive feelings. D) They sometimes contradict the client, which models humility and healthy boundaries for clients.