748 An Integrative Perspective

Question 1

Psychotherapy Integration

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Pulling techniques from many sources without a sound rationale results in syncretistic confusion

Question 2

Psychotherapy Integration

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The majority of psychotherapists prefer some form of integration, which is expected to increase in popularity during the next decade

Question 3

Psychotherapy Integration

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The ultimate goal of integration is to enhance the efficiency and applicability of psychotherapy

Question 4

Approaches to Integration: Technical integration:

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Selecting the best treatment techniques for the person and the problem without necessarily subscribing to the theoretical positions that spawned them

Question 5

Approaches to Integration: Technical integration:

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One of the best-known forms of technical integration is technical eclecticism, the basis of multimodal therapy

Question 6

Approaches to Integration: Technical integration:

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A conceptual or theoretical creation beyond a mere blending of techniques

Question 7

Approaches to Integration: Technical integration:

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Emphasizes integrating the underlying theories of therapy along with techniques from each

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Approaches to Integration: Technical integration:

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Examples of this form of integration are dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT)

Question 9

Approaches to Integration: Assimilative integration:

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An approach is grounded in a particular school of psychotherapy, yet selectively incorporates practices from other therapeutic approaches

Question 10

Approaches to Integration: Assimilative integration:

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An example of this form of integration is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

Question 11

Approaches to Integration: Common factors approach:

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Emphasizes common elements across different theoretical systems

Question 12

Approaches to Integration: Common factors approach:

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Common factors are more important in accounting for therapeutic outcomes than the unique factors that differentiate one theory from another

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Approaches to Integration: Common factors approach:

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Among the approaches to psychotherapy integration, the common factors approach has the strongest empirical support

Question 14

Integration of Multicultural Issues in Counseling

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Current theories can and should be expanded to incorporate a multicultural dimension

Question 15

Integration of Multicultural Issues in Counseling

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Practitioners need to tailor their theory and practice to fit the unique needs of the client

Question 16

Integration of Multicultural Issues in Counseling

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Practitioners should be aware of their own and their clients’ worldviews, and use culturally appropriate interventions

Question 17

Integration of Spirituality and Religion in Counseling

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Spiritual and religious matters are therapeutically relevant and ethically appropriate to discuss in counseling

Question 18

Integration of Spirituality and Religion in Counseling

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Spiritually informed therapy is a form of multicultural therapy

Question 19

Integration of Spirituality and Religion in Counseling

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Clients in crisis may find a source of comfort, support, and strength in drawing upon their spiritual resources

Question 20

Feedback-Informed Treatment

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FIT is designed to evaluate and to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling services

Question 21

Feedback-Informed Treatment

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FIT is an evidence-based practice that monitors client change and identifies modifications needed to enhance therapy

Question 22

Feedback-Informed Treatment

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The Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and Session Rating Scale (SRS) are used to measure client progress and to rate the quality of the therapeutic relationship