Therapeutic use of self

Question 1

what are the 4 central elements of the intentional relationship model

Answer 1

the client
the interpersonal events which occur during therapy
the therapist
the occupation

Question 2

What are the 2 categories of interpersonal characteristics

Answer 2

Situational characteristics

Enduring characteristics

Question 3

What are situational characteristics

Answer 3

Characteristics that are inconsistent w/ how a client typically behaves when interacting w/ others

Question 4

What do situational characteristics reflect

Answer 4

the acute reaction to a specific situation (painful, stressful, frustrating)

Question 5

When are situational characteristics likely to surface

Answer 5

When they interfere w/ the ability to engage in activities of therapy

Question 6

What is important to remember about situational characteristics

Answer 6

These reactions/behaviors are to be expected

they don’t reflect the client’s character of personality

Question 7

What are enduring characteristics

Answer 7

Stable, consistent aspects of a clients interpersonal behavior

Question 8

What do enduring characteristics include

Answer 8

Things like preferred style of communication, capacity for trust, need for control, general orientation to relating, usual way of responding to change, challenge or frustration

Question 9

Wha are interpersonal events of therapy

Answer 9

Naturally occurring communication, reaction, process, tasks, or general circumstances that occurs during therapy and that has the potential to detract from or strengthen the therapeutic relationship

Question 10

How do clients interpret interpersonal events of therapy

Answer 10

based upon their unique set of interpersonal characteristics

Question 11

What can happen if interpersonal events of therapy are ignored or responded to ineffectively

Answer 11

it can negatively impact the therapeutic relationship and ultimately the clients engagement in occupation

Question 12

What is the therapists responsibility

Answer 12

to work to improve the therapeutic relationship and to resolve interpersonal conflicts

Question 13

What are interpersonal skills base

Answer 13

skills used which help build a functional relationship

Question 14

Wha are the 9 categories of interpersonal skills base

Answer 14

Therapeutic communication
interviewing skills and strategic questioning
est. relationships w/ clients
Families, social systems, and groups
Working effectively w supervisors, employers, and professionals
Understanding and managing difficult interpersonal behavior
Empathetic breaks and conflicts
professional behavior, values, and ethics
Therapist self-care and professional dev

Question 15

What are therapeutic modes

Answer 15

Interpersonal styles

specific way of relating to the client

Question 16

What are the therapeutic modes categories

Answer 16

Advocating
Collaborating
Empathizing 
Instructing
Problem solving

Question 17

What is capacity for interpersonal reasoning

Answer 17

A process that occurs when a therapists decides what to say, do, or express in reaction to the occurrence of an interpersonal dilemma in therapy

Question 18

What are the steps of interpersonal reasoning

Answer 18

Anticipate
Identify and cope
Determine if a model shift is required
choose a response mode or mode sequence
draw on an relevant interpersonal skills associated with the mode
Gather feedback & strive toward mutual understanding of the response

Question 19

What is desired occupation

Answer 19

occupation that is selected by the OT and the client

Question 20

What influences the occupational engagement

Answer 20

interpersonal dynamics

Question 21

What is therapeutic use of self

Answer 21

product of the extent to which one possesses a knowledge base and interpersonal skills that can be applied thoughtfully to common interpersonal events in practice