The Counselor: Person & Professional *Vocab*

Question 1

Countertransference?

Answer 1

The process of therapists seeing their clients patterns of their own behavior, over identifying with clients, or meeting their own needs through their clients.

Question 2

Culture

Answer 2

The values and behaviors shared by a group of individuals

Question 3

Diversity-Competent Practitioner

Answer 3

An ongoing process that involves a practitioner developing awareness of beliefs and attitudes, acquiring knowledge about race and culture, and learning skills and intervention strategies necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.

Question 4

Professional Burnout

Answer 4

A condition that occurs when helpers feel drained and depleted as a result of their work. Certain factors such as constantly giving without expecting much in return, can sap helpers vitality and motivation. Self-care can help to prevent this condition.

Question 5

Self-Monitoring

Answer 5

The ability to pay attention to what one is thinking, feeling, and doing. This is a crucial first step in self-care.

Question 6

Value Imposition

Answer 6

Refers to counselors behavior in directly attempting to define a clients valves, attitudes, and behaviors