Chapter 4 Flashcards
T or f? Contemplating change involves self-talk, thinking about the pros and cons of available alternatives.
True
How can people talk themselves into change?
By voicing change arguments
Pro-change arguments are known as what?
self-motivational statements
What is one motivation for change?
Wanting
T or f? People can still do things even though they don’t want to.
True
What is the second concept of motivation?
Person’s self-perceived ability to achieve it
What is the third speech act Amrhein identified?
Statement of a specific reason for change.
In talking about reasons for beginning a program of physical exercise, someone might say what?
” I would probably have more energy,” “I might get better sleep at night,” “It would control my diabetes,” “I’d more attractive and get more dates,” and “I want to be around to see my grandchildren”
” I would probably have more energy,” “I might get better sleep at night,” “It would control my diabetes,” “I’d more attractive and get more dates,” and “I want to be around to see my grandchildren” does not imply ability or desire. True or false?
True
A decisional balance exercise includes typically involves what?
Compiling specific reasons for and against change.
True or false? Closed ended questions are great in crisis situations.
True
What is the most important skill in an effective therapeutic relationship?
Empathy
What is empathy?
An accurate description of a person’s spoken and unspoken feelings
Refecting back verbally & nonverbally attending behaviors and understanding of the other person’s feelings
Attunement to the other person’s feelings in the moment
What skills support the use of empathy?
Attunement and listening
What is actively connecting and adjusting oneself to the other person’s feelings following his/her expressions? This begins prior to the first session by reading existing case records or applications for services.
Attunement
