Human Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
List common areas of life functioning impacted by mental disorder.
A
- Daily life management (time, finances, etc)
- Self-care (hygiene, health, wellness)
- Physical conditions or medical issues
- Social
- Work and school (attendance, achievement)
2
Q
Identify common records or information sources that can assist clinical assessment.
A
- Medical records
- Employment records
- Academic records
- Legal records
- Collateral sources
3
Q
What are common factors of human diversity?
A
Acronym: SCAGS
- Socioeconomic status
- Culture
- Age
- Gender
- Spiritual beliefs
4
Q
How do therapists approach aspects of human diversity?
A
Acronym: PETER RC
- Personal bias examination
- Empathy
- Treatment plan
- Education
- Rapport
- Respect
- Curiosity
5
Q
What are common stages of acculturation?
A
- Euphoria
- Culture Shock/Alienation
- Anomie
- Assimilation or Adaptation
6
Q
What are the sections of the Mental Status Exam?
A
- Appearance
- Behaviors
- Affect & Mood
- Perception
- Cognition
- Thought Content
7
Q
What are some therapeutic considerations when a client has previous therapy experience?
A
- Sense of repeating information or “catch up”
- Different approach than previous therapist
- Increased insight enhances new relationship
- Different therapeutic issues may be covered
- Previous issues have already been resolved
8
Q
What are common ways that cultural factors can impact the therapeutic relationship?
A
- Therapy may be foreign or stigmatized
- Language or cultural barriers
- Therapy may be seen as “failure” or shameful
- Closed vs. open family systems as a cultural norm
