Helping Relationships Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the three core conditions of Person-Centered Therapy?
Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, Congruence
In Person-Centered Therapy, what is the main agent of change?
The therapeutic relationship providing an accepting, genuine environment
Is Person-Centered Therapy directive or non-directive?
Non-directive (the client leads)
What is the core idea behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Thoughts influence feelings and behaviors; changing thoughts can change emotions and actions
What are common CBT techniques?
Thought logs, Socratic questioning, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments
Is CBT generally time-limited or open-ended?
Time-limited (usually 8–16 sessions)
What is the primary focus of Gestalt Therapy?
Present moment awareness and integration of all parts of self
What are two key Gestalt techniques?
Empty Chair Technique and Exaggeration Exercise
In Gestalt, how are dreams handled?
Acted out in the present tense to increase awareness (not interpreted symbolically)
According to Adler, what causes psychological distress?
Feelings of inferiority and lack of social connection
What is ‘Fictional Finalism’ in Adlerian Therapy?
An imagined future goal that unconsciously motivates a person’s behavior
What are common Adlerian techniques?
Early recollections, family constellation exploration, encouragement, spitting in the client’s soup
What are the five basic needs according to Reality Therapy?
Survival, Love/Belonging, Power, Freedom, Fun
What does the WDEP system in Reality Therapy stand for?
Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning
What are the four ‘ultimate concerns’ in Existential Therapy?
Death, Freedom, Isolation, Meaninglessness
What is ‘authenticity’ in Existential Therapy?
Living according to one’s own true values and choices
What is the ABC model in REBT?
Activating Event → Belief → Consequence (emotion)
What is ‘musturbation’ in REBT?
Irrational demands (musts, shoulds) that lead to emotional distress
How does REBT view emotional responsibility?
People create their emotions through their beliefs, not external events
