chapter 11 - Week 7 Flashcards
chapter 11
the majority of clinical psychologists time is spent in
interventions
T/F: Many forms of therapy offered by mental health professionals have NOT
been empirically evaluated
true
what does Norcross define psychotherapy as?
the INFORMED AND INTENTIONAL application of CLINICAL METHODS and INTERPERSONAL STANCES
derived from established psychological principles
for the purpose of assisting people to modify their behaviors, cognitions, emotions, and/or other personal characteristics in directions that the participants deem desirable.
what does psychotherapy not address?
if it’s services are evidence based
psychotherapy puts an emphasis on ______ ______
psychological principles
psychotherapy is broad: ____ _____ _____
affect, behaviour, cognition
psychotherapy acknowledges client/patient
goals
different between psychological treatment and psychotherapy
psychological treatment: should be used to define the growing number of specific, evidencebased interventions designed to treat clinically significant DSM disorders.
psychotherapy: – should be used to describe interventions that address difficulties of a
subclinical intensity such as relationship problems.
best practice is based on the
best available evidence.
best research evidence+clinical expertise + patient preferences and values
What gets in the way of adoption of an
intervention that will save lives?
- Don’t know about the research
- Disagree with the research
- Don’t think it is important
- Costs of adopting it (e.g. training therapists)
- Not got the infrastructure or power/authority to adopt
- Scientific process itself!!!
T/F: psychotherapy is controlled in all jurisdictions in canada
FALSE: Not controlled in many jurisdictions
what are the ethical duties for interventions?
1) you are monitored by regulated professionals (people can complain about you)
2) informed consent
3) confidentiality
4) monitor effectiveness of treatment
5) evidence-based practice
benefits of using a regulated professional in interventions is….
• They required by law to deliver services competently and ethically
• Accountable to the public through the regulatory body
• Must meet rigorous entry requirements, adhere to standard
• Participate in quality assurance activities to continually update their
knowledge and skill
is psychotherapy a legally controlled title in BC??
no. Anyone can be a psychotherapist.
Psychologist cannot proceed with any psychological services without the
client’s agreement to receive services
when a client agrees to receive psychological services, the agreement must be based on a REASONABLE UNDERSTANDING of…
what the services will entail and what the likely outcomes will be of receiving or not receiving treatment
prior to starting treatment, clients have a right to know about ______-_______ treatments.
evidence-based treatments.
They need to know about;
• Medication options
• Psychological treatments the psychologist can provide
• Psychological treatments the psychologist is NOT trained to provide and for
a which a referral to another psychologist could be made
informed consent: children can give
assent
a child who may not be able to give consent still has a right to have
procedures explained in a simple manner
civil commitment:
involuntary admission of people who;
- Have a mental disorder
- Pose a risk of safety to themselves or others
- Are unwilling or unable to consent to treatment on a voluntary basis
T/F: civil commitment criteria is the same across jurisdictions
FALSE. differences across jurisdictions in the definition of mental disorder and harm
Temporary substitute decision maker is
an appointee of the state in BC (physician,
director of the psychiatric unit, or court or tribunal)
compulsory treatment orders
for OUTPATIENT treatment and you don’t require admission first (not applicable to BC)
limits to confidentiality need to be made known at ________
assessment
