Chapter 6

Question 1

Why challenge clients?

Answer 1

1. to help clients do some reality testing in order to create a better future for themselves
2. to help clients challenge self-defeating patterns of thinking, expressing emotion, and behaving

Question 2

Targets of challenge (1-5)

Answer 2

1. self-defeating mindsets (prejudice)
2. self-limiting internal behavior (daydreaming)
3. self-defeating expressions of feelings and emotions (flying off the handle)
4. dysfunctional external behavior (putting people down)
5. distorted understanding of the world

Question 3

Targets of challenge (6-10)

Answer 3

6. Discrepancies in thinking and acting
7. Unused strengths and resources
8. inadequate participation
9. Gameplaying
10. Excuses

Question 4

5 Fallacies

Answer 4

Egocentricism (all about me)
Omniscience (i know it all)
Omnipotence (i am all powerful)
Invulnerability (I can't/ won't be hurt)
Fairness (the world is/ should be fair)

Question 5

When to use self-disclosures

Answer 5

be culturally appropriate, not too much, not too often, make sure it moves the client forward, keep the focus on the client

Question 6

Immediacy

Answer 6

using the present relationship between you and the student as learning opportunity related to life outside the session

Question 7

What can encouragement challenge?

Answer 7

1. hopelessness
2. self defeating mindset
3. doing nothing