Theoretical Approaches

Question 1

What is Behavior Modification?

Answer 1

Used to modify behaviors, observe and measure how clients RESPOND to CERTAIN TRIGGERS

Question 2

What is Cognitive Therapy?

Answer 2

Helps to identify and change dysfunctional, negative thoughts and behaviors

Question 3

What is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)?

Answer 3

CONFRONTATIONAL approach helps stop negative/irrational thoughts

Question 4

What is Crisis Intervention?

Answer 4

Assist the Person in Distress to resolve the IMMEDIATE PROBLEM and regain emotional equilibrium

Question 5

What is Narrative Therapy?

Answer 5

Therapist co-constructs alternative positive stories with the client

Question 6

What is the Ecological system/Life model?

Answer 6

Focus on life transitions, environmental pressures, fit between client and their environment

Question 7

What is Psycho-Analysis?

Answer 7

Long-term treatment to resolve inner conflicts and past experiences

Question 8

Gestalt Therapy

Answer 8

Assist clients with awareness and here and now

Ex: Empty chair technique:
Talk therapy exercises in which you express your thoughts and feelings as if you were talking to a specific person. Even though that person is not present, you direct your words and gestures at an empty chair and imagine that person sitting in it while you talk

Question 9

Moral Development (Kholberg)

Answer 9

Assist clients to explore decision making/right from wrong

Question 10

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Answer 10

Help clients to change negative behavior patterns

Teaches behavioral skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance

(Mostly for clients with borderline)

Question 11

What is the Strengths Perspective?

Answer 11

Identify the strengths of a client and build on those strengths to empower the client