Midterm Flashcards
(16 cards)
Define countertransference
When clinicians lose their objectivity and clarity because of their own personal issues, which interferes with their work
Example of counter transference
A woman therapist who is having trouble with her own marriage counsels a couple in marital crisis
Dif between empathy and sympathy
Empathy- understanding feelings without actually feeling them
Sympathy-feeling for someone, sharing same feelings as someone
Name and describe five distortions of CBT
Should statements- attempt to motivate ourselves but is more likely to make us feel anxious or depressed
Labeling- calling ourselves names (to feel worse)
Magnification- over emphasizing the importance of one negative situation
All or nothing thinking- black and white
Mind reading- assuming you know what others are thinking about you
Why is advice giving not part of counseling? What can happen if it is practiced? Why is it problematic?
because we are supposed to help give them the tools to solve their problems themselves not tell them exactly what they should do. If we tell them what to do and it doesn’t work it’ll likely be bad for the counselor and the client
Example of qualitative research
What is the relationship between student athletes and anxiety
Example of quantitative research question
What number of student athletes have anxiety
What is the dif between psychiatrists and other mental health professionals
Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs and went to med school
What is one benefit of the power imbalance theory
When the clients perceive the counselor as a person of authority and expertise, they are more likely to experience hope that the process will help them
Define unconditional positive regard
The counselor does not evaluate or judge clients actions or statements, behavior is viewed naturally and all people are worthy of respect
Primary empathy example of a client after a recent breakup
I can see that you are sad
Advanced empathy example of a client after a recent breakup
I can see that you are sad, But I wonder if you’re also angry because you spent so much time that you think is now wasted”
Why is using evidence based theories and interventions important?
It’s reliable and valid due to the facts and research,
It helps the client know they will get the help they need since it is reliable
What is the main goal of existential therapy
Help a client find meaning within their suffering
One benefit and one limitation to person centered therapy
Benefit: client is more confident with themselves and their emotions
Limitation:not enough structure
Describe the intervention of externalizing the problem from narrative therapy and how it can benefit the client
Helps the client realize their problem is not a part of who they are. (Naming the problem is an example)
