Brief Therapies Program Review

Question 1

The primary goals of interpersonal therapy are____and improved interpersonal functioning. Interventions ordinarily address one or more of four problem areas–unresolved grief, interpersonal disputes, ______, and/or interpersonal deficits.

Answer 1

sx reduction; role transition;

Question 2

A solution-focused therapist asks clients questions to help identify solutions to problems. These include the miracle question,____questions,(e.g., “Can you think of a time last week when you did not have the problem?”), and scaling questions.

Answer 2

Exception

Question 3

The transtheoretical model is based on the assumption that the best interventions are those that match the client’s______. It distinguishes between six stages– ____, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. A person in the _____stage intends to take action within the next six months, while a person in the maintenance stage has maintained a behavior change for at least_____months.

Answer 3

stage of change; precontemplation; contemplation;6;

Question 4

Motivational interviewing combines the transtheoretical model with elements of___and Bandura’s notion of self-efficacy.

Answer 4

client-centered therapy