In the motivational interviewing conceptualization, what commonly occurs in the counselor-client relationship that interferes with resolving ambivalence?
(a) transference (b) the confrontational trap (c) resistance (d) counter transference
(b)
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Learning how to end should be viewed as a core counseling competency. 2. Ending a counseling relationship does not usually elicit a range of feelings for both you and your client. 3. The feelings you choose to share with your clients at the end are shared for their benefit only, not for your own edification, and not to satisfy your own needs. 4. Many counselors work under the assumption that people will get most serious about the work of counseling when they see that they are running out of time. 5. Some clients, particularly those who are unable to verbalize their anxiety about stopping counseling, will backslide or regress or act out in some way that is designed to send a message about their lack of readiness.
Is it a good idea for clients to leave treatment with an understanding that follow-up will ensue?
a. Yes, they are likely to maintain their intent to cooperate if regular and positive contacts are made. b. Yes, the relationship itself serves as a form of treatment but the client develops a dependence on the provider. c. No, frequent contacts impede the evaluation process with several reevaluations producing inconsistent data. d. No, as an ongoing relationship between treatment providers and the former client weakens with familiarity
EBTs create very little emphasis on diagnosis
a. true b. false
Which of the following does the author identify as types of effective encouraging behaviors?
A. Focusing on the client’s strengths B. Using humor C. Providing accurate feedback on personality traits D. A and B