Week 13

Question 1

Describe the two types of crises

Answer 1

1. Immediate here-and-now crises demanding rapid practical action. e.g. flood, fire, major medical challenge
2. More “normal” part of life. e.g. divorce, job and income loss, death of a loved one

Question 2

What are the two major phases of crisis counselling?

Answer 2

1. Working through the initial trauma

2. Appropriate follow-up and further counselling

Question 3

Describe some key strategies for working with those who experience crisis.

Answer 3

Normalising
Calming and caring
Safety
Action
Debriefing the story
Follow-up

Question 4

11 key factors to consider as indicating the possibility of a suicide attempt

Answer 4

1. Severe anxiety
2. Panic attacks
3. Depression and the inability to experience pleasure
4. Alcohol
5. Difficulty in concentration
6. Sleeplessness
7. Hopelessness
8. Employment problems
9. Relationship loss
10. A history of physical/sexual abuse
11. Especially a history of past suicide attempts or deliberate self-harm

Question 5

List some warning signs of impending suicide

Answer 5

1. Actual threat to hurt or kill oneself
2. Seeking access to pills, guns or other routes
3. Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide (including giving away valued objects or pets to friends or family)

Question 6

List some key CBT propositions

Answer 6

• Cognitive activity affects behaviour
• Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered
• Desired behaviour change may be effected through cognitive change

Question 7

Describe existential counselling

Answer 7

A unique form of psychotherapy that looks to explore difficulties from a philosophical perspective. Focusing on the human condition as a whole, existential therapy highlights our capacities and encourages us to take responsibility for our successes.

Question 8

Describe decisional counselling

Answer 8

A process where individuals are guided through the collection and integration of varied information about themselves as the world or work, followed by a rational process of decision making

Question 9

Describe the philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Answer 9

Thoughts influence our feelings and actions
Purpose is to explore thought patterns
Help clients identify beliefs that are ineffective or irrational
Encourages self healing

Question 10

What theory is Cognitive Behavioural Theory based on?

Answer 10

Psychoeducation

Question 11

Describe Solution Focused Brief theory

Answer 11

Most counselling is completed by the 10th session

Microskills and the five stages provide basis

Question 12

Motivational interviewing is similar to…

Answer 12

The five-stage model and decisional counselling

Question 13

Describe counselling/coaching

Answer 13

Structure of the coaching interview closely follows the five-stage model
Teaches micro skills

Question 14

What does the RADAR model stand for in coaching?

Answer 14

Rapport
Analyse
Demonstrate
Activity
Review

Question 15

What does the GROW model stand for in coaching?

Answer 15

Goal
current Reality
Options
Way forward