Therapeutic use of self Flashcards
what are the 4 central elements of the intentional relationship model
the client
the interpersonal events which occur during therapy
the therapist
the occupation
What are the 2 categories of interpersonal characteristics
Situational characteristics
Enduring characteristics
What are situational characteristics
Characteristics that are inconsistent w/ how a client typically behaves when interacting w/ others
What do situational characteristics reflect
the acute reaction to a specific situation (painful, stressful, frustrating)
When are situational characteristics likely to surface
When they interfere w/ the ability to engage in activities of therapy
What is important to remember about situational characteristics
These reactions/behaviors are to be expected
they don’t reflect the client’s character of personality
What are enduring characteristics
Stable, consistent aspects of a clients interpersonal behavior
What do enduring characteristics include
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
Wha are interpersonal events of therapy
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
How do clients interpret interpersonal events of therapy
based upon their unique set of interpersonal characteristics
What can happen if interpersonal events of therapy are ignored or responded to ineffectively
it can negatively impact the therapeutic relationship and ultimately the clients engagement in occupation
What is the therapists responsibility
to work to improve the therapeutic relationship and to resolve interpersonal conflicts
What are interpersonal skills base
skills used which help build a functional relationship
Wha are the 9 categories of interpersonal skills base
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
What are therapeutic modes
Interpersonal styles
specific way of relating to the client
What are the therapeutic modes categories
Advocating Collaborating Empathizing Instructing Problem solving
What is capacity for interpersonal reasoning
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
What are the steps of interpersonal reasoning
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
What is desired occupation
occupation that is selected by the OT and the client
What influences the occupational engagement
interpersonal dynamics
What is therapeutic use of self
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
