748 midterm Flashcards
True or false: the therapist as a person is a key part of the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments.
True
True or false: research shows that both the therapy relationship and the therapy used contribute to treatment outcome.
True (But the relationship and who the therapist is as a person is more important).
The most important instrument the therapist has is
himself.
The most important instrument the therapist has is himself. Your example of
who you are and how you struggle to live up to your potential is important.
If you leave your reactions/yourself out of your work it can
make you an ineffective counselor
is it good to be involved with the patient
It’s good to be willing to care and be involved with the patient.
You should help clients create goals/find answers, but
these should be congruent with the client’s values.
If you don’t agree with a client’s values should you choose not to work with him?
No
A self way to manage value conflicts is
bracketing
Counseling is recommended for counselors, in part to
set an example.
If you really have a value difference with the client you should,
seek supervision
Issues faced by beginning therapists:
Tolerating ambiguity Dealing with clients who lack commitment Having a sense of humor Developing your own counseling style Learning to use techniques appropriately
Since you are your most important instrument, it’s important to
take care of yourself with self care strategies.
Ethics codes are best described as
Guidelines of professional standards of behavior/practice
Do ethics codes make decisions for counselors?
No, they are just guidelines
Mandatory ethics
Deals with the minimum level of professional practice
Aspirational ethics
The highest standards of thinking and conduct
Positive ethics
Trying to do your best for the clients instead of the bare minimum
The 4 principles that underlie our professional codes
Benefit others,
do no harm,
respect other’s autonomy,
be just, fair, and faithful
The role of ethical codes,
They teach us our responsibilities, show what we’re accountable for, improving our practice, protecting our clients
Making ethical decisions:
Identify the problem, review relevant codes and laws, seek consultation, brainstorm, list consequences, decide and document the reasons for your actions
When making ethical decision, you should include the client
to the degree its possible
Address privacy issues with clients, including the implications of using
technology to communicate
how does Informed consent help clients
empowers clients and helps to build trust with them