Exam 9: Psychotherapy

Gerald begins court-ordered therapy for a drug abuse problem. It is evident to the professional that he denies being controlled by the drugs and is not interested in abstinence. At the onset of treatment this should not be a required goal. Moderation goals help the social worker focus on treatment rather than a quick process of change. What kind of therapy is being offered?

Anger management helps the individual deal with their feelings in an assertive not aggressive manner. This is the healthiest way to express oneself without hurting others. Being assertive helps make a person's needs clear without behaving in a demanding manner. Expression is just one of three approaches utilized by clinical social workers when dealing with anger management. What are the other two?

Beverly is a 72 year old female who suffers from diabetes. She lives independently, but her health was recently diagnosed by a doctor as slowly failing. The medical professional sees the cause as being a lack of nutrition and failure to take medication as prescribed. Beverly does not drive and stays within her home. Neighbors have noticed a lack of food in the house and Beverly not appearing to be very clean. A clinical social worker is assigned to handle case management. What will be this individual's main function?

The framework of all behavior is communication and when conducting psychotherapy with families, homeostasis is often seen as negative feedback. Dysfunctional families are trapped in ineffective patterns of communication. These families are often resistant to what concept?

Professionals often utilize an approach to treat mental health that deals with imagery. Studies show that a mind can spontaneously generate pictures, providing insight into solutions and reactions. Sex offenders have found positive results with this method.

Clinical social workers will sometimes intentionally allow or create an atmosphere that reminds the client of an emotional past. This psychotherapy method can be harmful if not utilized appropriately. Clients will often react in terms of what they are afraid of or need to see, not really knowing why they feel that way. Professionals use this technique to find connections between the clients' past and how they misread the present. What is the method being described?

Behavioral therapy is based on the idea that learning comes from experience. The primary focus of the professional is to help the client define problems, analyze behaviors, and set goals. There are several approaches often utilized. Which of the following may be observed during a therapy session?

Clinical social workers that provide one-on-one therapy determine evaluation strategies around the client's specific needs. This client-centered approach compares the current situation to the one upon entry of counseling. The professional utilizes the individual as his/her own control group, making changes as necessary. What does this type of evaluation take into consideration?

During a crisis situation, it is important to prevent extreme mental, physical, behavioral and emotional reactions. A system of interventions begins shortly after the incident by a team of highly skilled professionals. This team normally includes mental health experts, support personnel and clergy. The intervention system includes support groups, stress management and one-on-one programs. What system is being described?

Clinical social work interventions often require therapy to help a client overcome dysfunctional thinking. A professional would start by identifying assumptions the individual makes and locate those thoughts that are unrealistic. What form of therapy is being described?

A multi-disciplinary team supports the progress and development of individuals with disabilities. The focus of the group is to ensure the person maintains as full a life as possible. Often the members include doctors, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, teachers and clinical social workers. Which of the following areas would a professional social worker typically not engage?