LICSW Flashcards

1
Q

INTERVIEW
TECHNIQUES

A

Support
Clarify
Focus
Confront
Validate
Reflect
Redirect
Active listening

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2
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IDD

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~develops in children
~deficit in intellectual fx
~failure to meet developmental standards for independence and social responsibility

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3
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ACT

A
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~THE STEPS OF THE
HELPING PROCESS (FIRST, NEXT, ETC.)
~ORDER OF HOW WE DO THINGS

E.A.P. In Every Terminal

A

FIRST:
ENGAGE (validate feelings etc.)
THEN:
ASSESS (more formal
PLAN (goal setting)
NEXT:
INTERVENE (ie: therapeutic, etc.)
EVALUATE (progress?)
TERMINATE

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5
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REFER OUT WHEN…
*as long as the question does not specify you are working at a specific agency that handles ie: substance abuse, etc.

A

~there is abuse or suspected abuse
~all medical needs
~intellectual/developmental disabilities

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6
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FAREAFI
*most useful in FIRST/NEXT questions

A

Feelings of client need to be acknowledged
Assess
Refer
Educate
Advocate
Facilitate
Intervene

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AASPIRINS
*questions asking for BEST/MOST reasonable plan

A

Acknowledge/build rapport
Assess
Start where the client is
Protect life (preventing danger)
If Intoxicated– DO NOT TREAT
Rule out medical
Informed consent needed
Non-judgemental stance
Support patient self-determination

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FAREAFI
(also for First/Next scenarios)

A

Feelings (rapport)
Assess
Refer
Educate
Advocate
Facilitate
Intervene

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9
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ACT

A

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

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10
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DABDA

A

(stages of grief)
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

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ROPES

A

(strengths perspective)
Resources
Opportunities
Possibilities
Exceptions
Solutions

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12
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ADL’s

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(activities of daily living)
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Toileting
Eating
Transferring
Walking

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PEIIC

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(stages of racial identity)
Pre encounter- values of dominant group
Encounter- realizing differences/impact onidentity
Immersion-display visual symbols of cultural hx
Internalization-comfort w race/less defensiveness
Commitment to advancing social justice

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14
Q

Mental Status Exam
Are Snails More Agile Than Those Curious Orangatans

A

Appearance
Speech
Mood
Affect
Thought Process
Thought Content
Cognition
Orientation

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15
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HALS (deck the)
limits to confidentiality

A

Harm
Abuse
Legal
Supervision

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16
Q

Mood Stabilizers

A

Lithium, Lithoid, Eskalith

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17
Q

Anti-Parkinson’s meds
(sometimes for schizophrenia)

A

Artane
Cogentan
Benadryl
Symmetral
Parlodel

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18
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Benzodiazapines
(anti-anxiety)

A

Ativan
Buspar
Klonopin
Valium
Xanax
Librium

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Stimulant meds
(adhd)

A

Concerta
Adderall
Ritalin
Dexadrine

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20
Q

Dystonia vs. Akathisia

A

drug induced movement (antipsychotic med)
Dystonia: abnormal muscle positioning
Akathisia: uncontrollable urges to fidget/move

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21
Q

Independent Variable

A

what is being manipulated (med)

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22
Q

Dependant Variable

A

what is being changed (mood)

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23
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null hypothesis

A

nothing will change thought process

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24
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type 1 error

A

you think there’s a difference when there’s not

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25
Q

type 2 error

A

overlooked a difference that was actually there

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26
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Reliabilty vs Validity

A

Reliability: Consistency in measurement
Validity: Accuracy in measurement

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27
Q

suicide risk

A

6 mos after loss of spouse
weight loss
no motivation
no energy

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28
Q

sw of group taking extended leave…FIRST discuss w group:

A

arrange for continuity of thegroup

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29
Q

resident reports twisted finger by social worker in bath bc sw hurt her…how to address:

A

sw should FIRST mediate and meet w staff and resident to resolve

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30
Q

What to include in orientation for new staff at agency?

A

philosophy/values of agency

31
Q

Depression inventory given before/during/after tx for:

A

guaging progress toward tx goals

32
Q

DV client leaving shelter, decided to return home w her children to abuser..now?

A

inform client of impact of DV on children to help client understand possible impact of her decision on children

33
Q

new client/dv victim/reports plan to return to abusive partner bc she has “changed” and asks SW thoughts..

A

discuss what changes client has seen–this dialogue will help client understand risks and benefits of reconciliation and HAS TO HAPPEN prior to further tx decisions being made

34
Q

new client/sw spends significant time discussing/listening about past/personal problems bc?

A

sw is gathering diagnostic information

35
Q

self-determination

A

ie: help client decide how she wants to respond to jealous partner

36
Q

when a sw is running a group and looking collectively for improvements..

A

discuss observations w the group as a whole

37
Q

chronic physcial illness is related to…

A

suicide risk

38
Q

client seeks help with difficult child..as child interrupts during session what should sw do?

A

suggest client responds to child (empowers client)-not appropriate to review how it makes client feel with child present

39
Q

client expresses desire to be more assertive but shares her culture frowns upon assertive women.sw should..

A

engage client in discussion regarding cultural conflict since she expressed this as her fear…sw should start where the client is

40
Q

threat that is not at level of mandatory reporting..

A

no real plan

41
Q

self-determintation

A

the client’s desires and expectations

42
Q

life cycle changes can cause…

A

stress

43
Q

assess stage of change..

A

helps sw determine the client’s resistance

44
Q

refer for assessment: ie: fetal alchohol syndrome to…

A

inform/guide tx

45
Q

discharge planning should begin…

A

on the first day of hospitalization

46
Q

crisis clients require more…

A

in person contact for tx

47
Q

peer consultation

A

group of sw’s meeting to discuss cases

48
Q

first step to helping a client live independantly

A

identify resources needed

49
Q

client presents w many problems..sw should first

A

help client prioritizes the problems

50
Q

client’s who give written consent have the right to…

A

withdraw consent

50
Q

what is the First step to understanding clients of other cultures?

A

understanding sw’s own culture

51
Q

during an initial interview a client states she terminated w two therapists recently..sw should

A

explore and understand what the client’s reasoning for terminating was

52
Q

Strengths Perspective

A

focuses on ability to solve own problems (ie: career choice and deciding whether to stay with partner)

53
Q

BPD in men vs women

A

exhibit different patterns of impulsive behaviors

54
Q

document tx sessions to..

A

measure progress toward goals

55
Q

REFER OUT….

A

as long as your agency doesn’t help the issue at hand…refer out for: medical, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities, interpersonal violence, suicidal ideation

56
Q

Interview techniques

A

supporting, clarifying,focusing, confronting, validating, reflecting, redirecting, active listening

57
Q

ACT
acceptance/committment therapy

A

stop avoiding
accept feelings
make changes to achieve goals

58
Q

Discharge Planning should occur…..

A

on the FIRST day of hospitalization

59
Q

Reduced access to therapist (ie: communicate via email) is most appropriate for…

A

higher fx clients

60
Q

Readiness for change…

A
61
Q

suicide risk goes along w…

A

chronic illness

62
Q

assessments guide..

A

treatment

63
Q

stages of change..

A
64
Q

safety first w suicidal clients…

A

complete inpatient paperwork to FIRST ensure client safety

65
Q

Social Justice

A

ensuring all people who need services can access them

66
Q

child neglect can lead to..

A

behavior problems

67
Q

what is the primary goal of the first session a sw has w a new client?

A

develop a therapeutic relationship

68
Q

a client invites her sw to son’s wedding…sw should first..

A

determine the risks and benefits to attending a client event

69
Q

make use of existing tools

A

rather than inventing the wheel

70
Q

meet client where they are at

A
71
Q

WHODAS

A

world health org- to dx mental issues in other countries

72
Q
A