Exam 9: Psychotherapy

Conflict resolution is an area that clinical social workers find themselves practicing frequently. One such technique that professionals are often called upon to perform, involves helping clients solve problems and engage in empowerment. What application builds on communication, problem analysis and intervention?

Documentation is a necessity in the field of clinical social work. Often it is a reflection of the service quality to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?

Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual's life. Healthy families promote trust, honesty, love and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family, where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is abusive, neglectful or has an alcohol/drug issue. Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still at least one family member who is "healthy." This person will try to compensate for the problem in different ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of situations. What role is being described?

Howard Gardner developed the Multiple Intelligence Theory. This model demonstrates and measures capabilities people actually possess. There are 7 original features that Gardner interpreted. The first six include: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. What is the 7^th feature of the Multiple Intelligence Theory?

There are 2 types of family-centered services utilized by clinical social workers. The first service consists of family support with the intention of helping families cope with everyday parenting stress. The primary focus of the professional is to prevent child maltreatment by strengthening the skills and knowledge of all members. The second type of family-centered approach was developed to help those at serious risk or in crisis. This service is commonly known as:

Goals play a major role in effective treatment planning by shifting the focus from what a client cannot do, to what can be successfully accomplished. The importance is the ability to track an individual's progress towards problem solutions. Goals are also productive for increasing a client's awareness of choices and allowing them full participation in the therapeutic process. Self-determined goals are consistent with what perspective?

A clinical social worker is determining a client's problem in order to develop treatment using a framework that includes exploration; socialization; and feedback. What kind of therapy is being described?

Psychodynamic therapy plays an important role in helping a client identify patterns of interacting, thinking and feeling that may be contributing to problems. Evolving from the teachings of Freud, the theory emerges that emotional problems originate in childhood. The goal of psychodynamic therapy is to change an aspect of the client's personality or identity that was missed during an earlier stage of development. What should be the professional's primary focus?

Group therapy is intended to help clients associate with other individuals dealing with the same conflicts or problems. An individual can share feelings and thoughts while others provide feedback. One specific type of group therapy helps clients having difficulties coping with problems in their lives. The goal is to improve personal development and solve emotional dilemmas. What form of group therapy is being described?

When clinical social work services have been terminated, this does not mean that treatment has necessarily ended. Many clients will require long-term supportive care to ensure stability. With these factors in mind, there are two elements to the definition of termination. The first is the accomplished improvements that can be maintained on an on-going basis by case managers. The second includes:

The immediacy of crisis intervention ensures the safety of an individual and his/her family. Clinical social workers often find resistance as being a response from the victim. There are three phases professionals follow when intervening. The first involves establishing rapport with the individual through empathy, while the second includes gathering information for assessment. What is the third phase?

The multi-disciplinary approach involves individuals from several professions that are responsible for the delivery of services. Each team member is only accountable for activities related to their discipline. Although this method is easy, it is not always effective. What approach involves constant interaction between professionals, working towards the same goal?

What type of professional interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors and feelings through adaptation?

All clinical social work services should be directed at meeting a specific goal with a pre-determined outcome defining the time of termination. Professionals can provide their opinions based on the need for further care and help the client achieve these recommendations. Termination of services is primarily up to what party?

Clinical social workers providing treatment to individuals have the responsibility to allow full participation of the client when determining goals. Expected outcomes and the treatment of termination should be clearly specified and understood by both parties. What is the best way to develop this mutual understanding?

Clinical social workers require the ability to understand their own emotions, limitations, strengths, and motives. This self-awareness prevents confusion between the professional and client. Self-awareness is just one of four components necessary to express appropriate empathy. Which one of the following is not a part of this network?

Clinical social workers will have success with self-determined goals when the client feels it is within their capacity. Commitment can be obtained when the individual feels the goal is important through their active participation. Performance is affected through four mechanisms. Which of the following is not related?

Clinical social workers learn to identify deficiencies in knowledge when working with individuals. Professionals collaborate with other advocates to obtain necessary information and resources. Once obtained, it is important to express all information to the client in an understanding manner. What role is the clinical social worker portraying?

Cognitive behavior therapy is the ideal treatment for many mental health problems. It was developed by combining behavior therapy and cognitive therapy. Both practices are utilized for identifying present issues and finding ways to eliminate symptoms of certain disorders. Another similar intervention which takes feelings into account as well is called

Logan has sought the help of a clinical social worker for his generalized anxiety disorder. The professional determines that cognitive behavioral therapy will help the client successfully overcome the problem. Logan demonstrates maladaptive interactions among physiological response systems in the form of avoidance and slowed decision-making. What is the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy based upon?