Chapter 19

Question 1

Therapeutic use of self

Answer 1

This process of using one’s interactions for the benefit of another is referred to as the “art of relating

Question 2

Self-Awareness

Answer 2

 Ideal Self
* What an individual would like to be if free of the demands of mundane reality

Question 3

Perceived Self

Answer 3

The aspect of self that others see without the benefit of knowing a person’s intentions,
* Therefore the perceived self is not the true self.

Question 4

Real Self

Answer 4

A blending of the internal and external worlds involving intention and action, plus environmental awareness.
* The real self includes the feelings, strengths, and limitations of the person, in addition to the reality in which
the person exists

Question 5

Self-Awareness Exercises

Answer 5

-journal
-Participate in group activities
-Ask for specific feedback
-Videotape yourself having a conversation
-Giving feedback to others

Question 6

Skills for Effective Therapeutic
Relationships

Answer 6

 Developing Trust
 Techniques to develop trust
 Follow through with plans.
 Be honest with clients.
 Do not overpromise
-be cautious

Question 7

Developing Empathy

Answer 7

 Reflect on others stories
 Spend time socially
 Attend a support group
 Try to imagine conditions, disability, or trauma from the family and client’s point of view.

Question 8

empathy

Answer 8

ability to place oneself in another person’s position and understand the other’s experience.
 The empathetic practitioner understands and is sensitive
to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the client
without losing objectivity

Question 9

Communication

Answer 9

 Practice interacting with a variety of people in a variety of
circumstances.
 Observe others’ style of communication and reflect on those aspects
that are beneficial.
 Engage in a difficult conversation and reflect on your performance

Question 10

Using Active Listening

Answer 10

-Practice using restatement, reflection, and clarification.
 Role-play a variety of interviews.
 Receive feedback
 Identify strengths and weaknesses.
setting goals.
 Observe others and identify active listening techniques they
used.

Question 11

Intentional Relationship Model

Answer 11

 Inevitable interpersonal events
 IRM defines six primary therapist interpersonal
modes (or styles) used in therapeutic relationships:
 advocating,
 collaborating,
 empathizing,
 encouraging
instructing