Professional Development and Use of Self

Question 1

transference

Answer 1

• emotional reaction that a client has toward the therapist based on the individual’s previous experiences with a different person
• when a social worker recreates a presenting problem and emotions occurring in a therapeutic relationship toward supervisor

Question 2

countertransference

Answer 2

• reactions and responses that the therapist has toward the client based on the therapist’s own background
• when a supervisor responds to a social worker in the same manner that a social responds to a client

Question 3

indicators of burnout

Answer 3

• Emotional Exhaustion: Feeling drained, fatigued, and overwhelmed.
• Depersonalization: Developing a cynical attitude towards clients and colleagues.
• Reduced Personal Accomplishment: Feeling ineffective and lacking a sense of achievement.

Question 4

secondary trauma indicators

Answer 4

• Intrusive Thoughts: Unwanted memories or flashbacks of clients’ traumatic experiences.
• Emotional Numbing: Difficulty in experiencing positive emotions.
• Hypervigilance: Being constantly on guard or easily startled.
• Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders of trauma or emotionally charged situations.
• insomnia, chronic irritability or anger outbursts, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, avoidance

Question 5

cycle of abuse

Answer 5

domestic and interpersonal violence
1. Tension-Building Phase: Increased stress and tension.
2. Incident Phase: The abusive incident occurs.
3. Reconciliation Phase: Apologies and attempts to reconcile.
4. Calm (Honeymoon) Phase: Temporary peace before the cycle repeats.

Question 6

compassion fatigue

Answer 6

• the overall experience of emotional and physical; fatigue that social workers can experience due to the prevalent use of empathy when treating clients who are distraught and experiencing emotional plain
• tends to occur cumulatively over time
• may develop when seeing little to no improvement in client’s situation
• can develop with or without secondary trauma

Question 7

parallel process

Answer 7

the unconscious replication of client-therapist dynamics in the supervisor-supervisee relationship, offering insights into the supervisee’s work and potential therapeutic challenges