Juan is working with his male client Roberto. Roberto reports to be “nervous all the time” at work because of the amount of pressure his boss places on him. During a session, Roberto describes a training he conducted for new employees. When Juan asked what that was like for him, Roberto reported that he felt “surprisingly confident”, especially since his boss was observing the training. In later sessions, Juan reminded Roberto of this moment to help accelerate the change process. This is an example of what therapeutic strategy?

A. externalizing the problem
B. excavating unique outcomes
C. thickening new plots
D. envisioning


B. excavating unique outcomes

Counseling

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__________ is the national credentialing organization for professional counselors?

A. ACA B. ASCA C. CACREP D. NBCC

Counseling

The river metaphor teaches clients to observe thoughts, feelings, images, and sensations and then attach themselves to these experiences.

a. true b. false

Counseling

A brief response by the clinician that encourages the client to continue with the story or to add to what has been said is called:

A. Refocusing B. Initiating new topics C. Prompting D. None of the above E. All of the above

Counseling

Therapy for older adults is usually offered under the structure of ______.

A. community mental health B. private hospitalization C. senior living facility D. case management

Counseling