How do therapists help clients create thick descriptions?

What will be an ideal response?


The therapist asks questions to help the clients see the complexity of their lives. They ask about details and help the client bring out themes from their lives.

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What are ways that a professional counselor can learn more about working with individuals experiencing crises?

a. Enroll in additional graduate courses focusing on crisis counseling b. Seek out training opportunities through organizations such as the American Red Cross c. Attend a lecture on working in crisis situations d. Seek supervision

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Which of the following is NOT true about culture and strengths?

a. Individualism is a strength that is valued in most cultures b. Cultural socialization may help an individual develop resiliency c. All cultures have strengths d. Cultures value different strengths

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The question, "Does the client evidence any long-term pattern of maladaptive character traits that cause significant impairment or distress?" is answered on Axis:

a. I. b. II. c. III. d. IV. e. V. f. VI.

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Which of the following is a reason for which counselors may not be interested in working with older adults?

a. They understand older adults too well and are worried about countertransference issues b. Irrational fear of aging c. They often are more psychological well. d. all of the above

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