A cognitive counselor is treating a man suffering with depression. Identify two cognitive techniques the counselor is likely to use and provide an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Response needs to include mention of at least two of the following with an example: Decatastrophizing (example—helping the client come up with problem solving alternatives); Reattribution Technique (example—exploring other possible causes for events); Redefining (example—rephrase a problem in a manner that promotes action); Decentering (example—encourage client to make observations to obtain a more realistic understanding of other people’s reactions); and Behavioral Techniques (example—encourage activity and movement, develop schedules for activities, etc.).
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a. Violence Against Women b. Crime & Delinquency c. Child Maltreatment d. Journal of Family Violence
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a. Personality traits, but not clinical symptoms are evaluated b. Items fail to measure important aspects of a construct c. Items are biased toward a particular ethnicity d. Items are biased toward a particular age group
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Specialized services such as diagnosis and appraisal for medication often require referral to which type of mental health professional?
a. psychologist b. generalist counselor c. generalist psychotherapist d. licensed family counselor e. psychiatrist