Clinical Level flashcards: Psychotherapy, Clinical Interventions, and Case

What is the goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

CBT aims to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, improving emotional regulation and coping skills through structured interventions.

What are the key principles of trauma-informed care?

1. Safety 2. Trustworthiness and Transparency 3. Peer Support 4. Collaboration and Mutuality 5. Empowerment, Voice, and Choice 6. Recognition of Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues

How does motivational interviewing (MI) enhance client engagement?

MI uses a client-centered approach to explore ambivalence, build intrinsic motivation, and empower clients to make decisions about change.

What is the purpose of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

SFBT focuses on identifying and building upon a client’s strengths and successes to develop practical solutions for current challenges.

What is the role of case management in clinical social work?

Case management ensures clients access necessary services and resources, coordinates care across providers, and addresses barriers to treatment.

How do social workers use the person-in-environment perspective in interventions?

This perspective considers the client’s interactions with their social and physical environments, guiding holistic and systemic interventions.

What is the significance of establishing a therapeutic alliance?

A strong therapeutic alliance fosters trust, collaboration, and client engagement, enhancing the effectiveness of clinical interventions.

How does dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) address emotional dysregulation?

DBT combines CBT techniques with mindfulness to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors.

What are the stages of group development in clinical group therapy?

1. Forming: Building relationships and establishing trust. 2. Storming: Navigating conflicts and establishing roles. 3. Norming: Developing cohesion and shared goals. 4. Performing: Achieving therapeutic progress. 5. Adjourning: Terminating the group and reflecting on growth.

How do social workers incorporate psychoeducation into interventions?

Psychoeducation provides clients with information about their conditions, coping strategies, and available resources, empowering them to manage challenges effectively.

What is the role of family therapy in clinical practice?

Family therapy addresses systemic dynamics, communication patterns, and relational conflicts to improve family functioning and relationships.

How does harm reduction differ from abstinence-based approaches?

Harm reduction prioritizes minimizing risks and negative outcomes of behaviors, such as substance use, without requiring immediate cessation.

What is the focus of narrative therapy in social work?

Narrative therapy helps clients reframe their personal stories, emphasizing strengths and resilience to address challenges.

How do social workers address cultural competence in clinical interventions?

By understanding and integrating the client’s cultural values, beliefs, and experiences into the therapeutic process to ensure relevance and respect.

What is the importance of crisis intervention in clinical practice?

Crisis intervention stabilizes clients during acute distress, ensuring safety and supporting immediate problem-solving and coping strategies.

What are the core components of client-centered therapy?

1. Unconditional Positive Regard 2. Empathy 3. Congruence (Authenticity)

How does exposure therapy address anxiety disorders?

Exposure therapy gradually exposes clients to feared stimuli or situations to reduce avoidance and desensitize anxiety responses.

What is the purpose of assertiveness training in clinical interventions?

Assertiveness training helps clients communicate their needs and boundaries effectively, fostering self-confidence and reducing interpersonal conflict.

How do social workers use mindfulness in therapy?

Mindfulness techniques (e.g., meditation, grounding exercises) help clients focus on the present, reducing stress and enhancing emotional regulation.

What is the focus of attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy explores early relationship patterns to address issues in trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation in adult relationships.

What is the role of contingency management in behavioral interventions?

Contingency management uses positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors, often in substance use or behavioral modification programs.

How does systems theory guide case management?

Systems theory examines how interconnected systems (e.g., family, community, institutions) influence the client, guiding interventions at multiple levels.

What are key principles of strengths-based practice?

1. Focus on client abilities and resources. 2. Empower clients to leverage their strengths. 3. Foster hope and resilience.

How does the ecological perspective inform case management?

The ecological perspective evaluates the client’s environment, identifying supports and barriers to functioning and success.

What is the purpose of role-playing in therapy?

Role-playing allows clients to practice new skills, rehearse challenging scenarios, and gain confidence in managing real-life situations.

How do social workers use behavior modification in interventions?

Behavior modification employs techniques like reinforcement, punishment, and modeling to encourage positive behavior changes.

What is the significance of termination in the therapeutic process?

Termination provides closure, reviews progress, reinforces skills learned, and ensures clients have resources for continued growth.

How do social workers address resistance in therapy?

By exploring the underlying reasons for resistance, building trust, and adapting interventions to better align with the client’s needs.

What is the purpose of relapse prevention in clinical practice?

Relapse prevention identifies triggers and coping strategies, supporting clients in maintaining progress and avoiding setbacks.

How does psychoanalysis address unconscious conflicts?

Psychoanalysis explores unresolved unconscious conflicts from childhood, helping clients gain insight and resolve emotional difficulties.

What is the importance of motivational enhancement therapy?

Motivational enhancement therapy builds on motivational interviewing, using structured feedback and goal-setting to resolve ambivalence and encourage change.

How does cognitive restructuring work in therapy?

Cognitive restructuring identifies and challenges distorted or maladaptive thoughts, replacing them with more realistic and constructive beliefs.

What is the focus of interpersonal therapy (IPT)?

IPT addresses interpersonal issues such as grief, role transitions, and relationship conflicts, improving communication and social functioning.

How do social workers facilitate group cohesion in therapy?

By promoting trust, encouraging open communication, and addressing conflicts constructively to build a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

What is the role of advocacy in case management?

Advocacy ensures that clients have access to necessary resources, addresses systemic barriers, and promotes social justice on their behalf.

How does reality therapy address maladaptive behavior?

Reality therapy focuses on helping clients evaluate their current behaviors and make choices that align with their needs and goals.

What is the purpose of psycho-social education groups?

Psycho-social education groups provide clients with information and skills to understand and manage their challenges, fostering peer support and learning.

How do social workers use crisis planning in clinical interventions?

Crisis planning identifies immediate risks, stabilizes the situation, and develops a plan to address urgent needs and prevent further harm.

What is the significance of reflective listening in therapy?

Reflective listening validates the client’s experiences, enhances understanding, and fosters a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

How does acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) address avoidance?

ACT encourages clients to accept difficult emotions and commit to actions that align with their values, reducing avoidance and fostering meaningful living.

What is the focus of integrative therapy?

Integrative therapy combines techniques from various modalities, tailoring interventions to the client’s specific needs and preferences.

How does assertive community treatment (ACT) support clients with severe mental illness?

ACT provides intensive, team-based support in the community, addressing mental health, housing, and daily living needs to promote stability.

What is the importance of goal hierarchy in treatment planning?

Goal hierarchy prioritizes immediate, achievable goals while setting the foundation for long-term objectives, enhancing motivation and progress.

How do social workers address secondary trauma in clinical practice?

By recognizing its signs, seeking supervision, engaging in self-care, and setting professional boundaries to maintain effectiveness.

What is the role of behavioral activation in treating depression?

Behavioral activation encourages clients to engage in activities that increase pleasure and accomplishment, improving mood and reducing depressive symptoms.

How does existential therapy address life’s challenges?

Existential therapy helps clients explore meaning, purpose, and responsibility, addressing anxiety related to freedom, isolation, and mortality.

What is the significance of case conferencing in case management?

Case conferencing brings together professionals involved in the client’s care, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive service delivery.

How do social workers manage confidentiality in group therapy?

By setting clear expectations, educating participants about the importance of privacy, and addressing breaches of confidentiality promptly.

What is the purpose of motivational incentives in clinical practice?

Motivational incentives use tangible rewards to reinforce positive behaviors, commonly used in substance use treatment programs.

How does relational-cultural theory inform interventions?

Relational-cultural theory emphasizes the importance of connection, exploring how relational dynamics impact well-being and fostering healthy, mutual relationships.

What is the role of termination planning in clinical practice?

Termination planning ensures clients have strategies and resources to sustain progress, reflecting on achievements and preparing for independence.

How do social workers use task-centered therapy?

Task-centered therapy focuses on short-term, specific tasks to address immediate problems, fostering rapid, measurable progress.

What is the significance of cultural humility in psychotherapy?

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection and learning, ensuring interventions respect and align with the client’s cultural identity and values.

How does narrative exposure therapy address trauma?

Narrative exposure therapy helps clients create a chronological narrative of traumatic events, integrating memories and reducing distress.

What is the purpose of scaffolding in client interventions?

Scaffolding provides structured support to help clients develop skills and confidence, gradually reducing assistance as independence grows.

How does functional family therapy (FFT) address relational issues?

FFT focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict, and strengthening family relationships to address behavioral and emotional challenges.

What is the focus of client-centered case management?

Client-centered case management prioritizes the client’s goals and preferences, ensuring their active participation in decision-making and service coordination.

How do social workers use grounding techniques in therapy?

Grounding techniques (e.g., deep breathing, sensory focus) help clients manage distress and remain present during moments of emotional dysregulation.

What is the role of emotional intelligence in therapeutic relationships?

Emotional intelligence helps clinicians understand, manage, and respond to their own and clients’ emotions, fostering empathy and rapport.

How does the psychodynamic approach explore unconscious processes?

Psychodynamic therapy examines unconscious conflicts, defense mechanisms, and past experiences that influence current behaviors and emotions.

What is the significance of empowerment in case management?

Empowerment encourages clients to build self-efficacy, take control of their decisions, and advocate for their own needs and goals.

How does emotion-focused therapy (EFT) address relational conflicts?

EFT helps clients identify, understand, and express emotions constructively to improve emotional connection and resolve conflicts.

What is the purpose of relapse planning in substance use treatment?

Relapse planning prepares clients to recognize triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement supports to prevent or manage relapses.

How do social workers facilitate skill-building in therapy?

Skill-building involves teaching practical tools (e.g., communication, stress management) that enhance clients’ ability to address challenges effectively.

What is the role of interdisciplinary teams in clinical interventions?

Interdisciplinary teams coordinate care across multiple disciplines, addressing the client’s diverse needs holistically.

How does Gestalt therapy address personal growth?

Gestalt therapy emphasizes self-awareness and living in the present, helping clients understand and integrate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

What is the focus of the wraparound approach in case management?

The wraparound approach integrates multiple services to provide individualized, comprehensive support for clients with complex needs.

How do social workers address vicarious trauma in clinical practice?

By engaging in self-care, seeking supervision, maintaining professional boundaries, and building resilience to mitigate its effects.

What is the role of confrontation in therapy?

Confrontation challenges clients’ inconsistencies or maladaptive behaviors in a supportive manner to promote insight and growth.

How does group therapy foster peer support?

Group therapy provides a safe space for clients to share experiences, learn from others, and build a sense of community and belonging.

What is the purpose of motivational interviewing in substance use treatment?

Motivational interviewing helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change, fostering commitment to recovery.

How do social workers manage ethical dilemmas in case management?

By consulting ethical standards, seeking supervision, and prioritizing the client’s best interests and rights in decision-making

What is the significance of a discharge plan in clinical interventions?

A discharge plan ensures continuity of care by connecting clients to follow-up services, resources, and supports after treatment ends.

How does strengths-based case management promote resilience?

By focusing on clients’ abilities and resources, strengths-based case management empowers them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

What is the focus of psychodrama in therapeutic interventions?

Psychodrama uses role-playing and dramatization to help clients explore emotions, relationships, and conflicts in a dynamic and creative way.

How do social workers facilitate self-determination in clients?

By respecting clients’ autonomy, supporting their decision-making, and providing the tools and information needed to pursue their goals.

What is the purpose of systems-level advocacy in case management?

Systems-level advocacy addresses structural barriers and promotes policy changes to improve access and equity for clients.

How does play therapy support children in processing emotions?

Play therapy provides a safe, creative space for children to express emotions, explore experiences, and develop coping skills.

What is the role of psychoeducation in trauma recovery?

Psychoeducation helps clients understand trauma’s impact on their brain and behavior, normalizing their experiences and providing coping strategies.

How does schema therapy address chronic patterns of behavior?

Schema therapy explores early maladaptive schemas, helping clients identify and change deeply ingrained patterns affecting their relationships and decisions.

What is the role of contingency planning in case management?

Contingency planning anticipates potential challenges and develops alternative strategies to maintain progress and address unforeseen issues.

How does transference impact the therapeutic process?

Transference occurs when clients project feelings about past relationships onto the therapist, which can provide insight into unresolved issues if managed effectively.

What is the focus of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)?

TF-CBT helps clients process trauma, reduce symptoms of PTSD, and develop coping skills through a structured and evidence-based approach.

How do social workers address implicit biases in clinical practice?

By engaging in self-reflection, seeking cultural competence training, and ensuring interventions are inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives.

What is the significance of eco-therapy in clinical interventions?

Eco-therapy incorporates nature-based activities to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being through connection with the environment.

How does task analysis aid in skill-building interventions?

Task analysis breaks down complex skills into manageable steps, helping clients learn and master each component systematically.

What is the purpose of integrative case management?

Integrative case management addresses clients’ physical, mental, and social needs holistically, coordinating resources across multiple domains.

How does re-framing benefit clients in therapy?

Re-framing helps clients view challenges from a different perspective, promoting optimism and identifying opportunities for growth.

What is the role of advocacy in group therapy?

Advocacy in group therapy ensures that participants’ needs and rights are met, fostering a supportive and equitable group environment.

How do social workers assess for readiness in clients engaging in therapy?

By exploring the client’s motivation, willingness to change, and understanding of their challenges, tailoring interventions to their stage of readiness.

What is the purpose of psychopharmacological education in case management?

Psychopharmacological education informs clients about their medications, including benefits, side effects, and the importance of adherence.

How does biofeedback support emotional regulation?

Biofeedback uses real-time monitoring of physiological responses (e.g., heart rate) to teach clients how to control stress and improve emotional regulation.

What is the focus of holistic therapy approaches?

Holistic therapy addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, integrating diverse modalities to promote overall well-being.

How does role clarification improve team-based case management?

Role clarification ensures that each team member understands their responsibilities, reducing duplication and fostering coordinated care.

What is the significance of reflective supervision in social work practice?

Reflective supervision provides a safe space for social workers to explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, and enhance professional growth.

How do social workers address ethical dilemmas in clinical interventions?

By consulting the NASW Code of Ethics, discussing with colleagues or supervisors, and balancing client autonomy with professional responsibilities.

What is the purpose of progressive muscle relaxation in therapy?

Progressive muscle relaxation reduces physical tension and stress, promoting a sense of calm and grounding.

How does self-monitoring support behavior change in therapy?

Self-monitoring encourages clients to track their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, increasing awareness and accountability.

What is the role of cultural adaptation in therapeutic interventions?

Cultural adaptation modifies therapeutic techniques to align with the client’s cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles.

How does social skills training benefit clients?

Social skills training teaches clients effective communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building techniques to enhance social interactions.

What is the significance of shared decision-making in treatment planning?

Shared decision-making ensures that clients actively participate in their care, fostering empowerment and adherence to the treatment plan.

How do social workers use psycho-dynamic theory in practice?

Psycho-dynamic theory helps uncover unconscious patterns and relational dynamics that influence current behaviors and challenges.

What is the focus of strengths-based group therapy?

Strengths-based group therapy leverages participants’ abilities and resources, fostering resilience and mutual support among group members.

How does exposure and response prevention (ERP) address OCD?

ERP gradually exposes clients to feared stimuli while preventing compulsive behaviors, reducing anxiety and improving functioning.

What is the role of peer support in case management?

Peer support provides clients with shared experiences, encouragement, and practical advice from individuals who have faced similar challenges.

How do social workers address compassion fatigue in clinical practice?

By prioritizing self-care, seeking support, setting boundaries, and engaging in reflective practices to sustain professional effectiveness.

What is the purpose of role reversals in therapeutic interventions?

Role reversals allow clients to explore perspectives of others, fostering empathy and insight into relational dynamics.

How does strengths-based leadership support case management teams?

Strengths-based leadership emphasizes team members’ unique skills, fostering collaboration, engagement, and effective service delivery.

What is the focus of community-based case management?

Community-based case management addresses clients’ needs within their environment, linking them to local resources and supports.

How do social workers incorporate self-determination into psychotherapy?

By empowering clients to set their own goals, make decisions about treatment, and take ownership of their progress.

What is the role of life review therapy in working with older adults?

Life review therapy helps older adults reflect on and integrate life experiences, promoting a sense of meaning and resolving unresolved conflicts.

How does behavioral rehearsal improve client skills?

Behavioral rehearsal involves practicing new skills or responses in a safe setting, enhancing confidence and competence in real-life situations.

What is the purpose of contingency contracting in therapy?

Contingency contracting uses written agreements to outline behavioral expectations and consequences, fostering accountability and structure.

How do social workers address boundary issues in therapeutic relationships?

By maintaining professional ethics, setting clear limits, and addressing any concerns transparently to protect the integrity of the relationship.

What is the significance of empowerment theory in clinical interventions?

Empowerment theory focuses on building client agency, promoting self-efficacy, and reducing feelings of powerlessness.

How do social workers assess group dynamics in therapy?

By observing communication patterns, role distribution, and cohesion among group members to ensure a productive therapeutic environment.

What is the focus of bibliotherapy in clinical practice?

Bibliotherapy uses reading materials (e.g., books, articles) to help clients explore emotions, gain insight, and develop coping strategies.

How does reflective practice benefit social workers?

Reflective practice enhances self-awareness, helps identify biases, and improves decision-making by analyzing past experiences and outcomes.

What is the purpose of ecosystemic interventions in case management?

Ecosystemic interventions address systemic issues and environmental factors that impact the client, fostering change at multiple levels.

How do social workers incorporate humor in therapy?

Humor, when used appropriately, can build rapport, reduce tension, and offer a new perspective on challenges.

What is the focus of acceptance-based interventions?

Acceptance-based interventions help clients acknowledge and accept their emotions and experiences rather than avoiding or suppressing them.

How do social workers manage role ambiguity in interdisciplinary teams?

By clarifying responsibilities, fostering open communication, and advocating for the client’s needs within the team framework.

What is the role of humor in group therapy?

Humor can foster connection, ease group tension, and help participants explore difficult topics in a more approachable way.

How does sensory integration therapy benefit clients with sensory processing issues?

Sensory integration therapy helps clients improve their ability to process and respond to sensory stimuli, enhancing functioning and reducing distress.

Advocate

A social worker role focused on speaking up for clients, helping them access resources, and ensuring their rights are upheld in various systems.

Validating

Acknowledging and affirming a client’s feelings, thoughts, or experiences as real and important.

Reframing

Helping clients view a situation or thought in a new, more positive or constructive way.

Paraphrasing

Restating the client’s message in your own words to confirm understanding.

Congruence in Communication

Ensuring that verbal and non-verbal messages match, building trust and clarity.

Stages of Change

A model of behavioral change with five stages: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.

Short-Term Intervention

Goal-focused, time-limited strategies to address immediate client concerns, often solution-focused therapy.

Role Play

Practicing or simulating real-life situations in a safe environment to build skills or prepare for challenges.

Role Modeling

Demonstrating behaviors or skills for clients to learn through observation and imitation.

Harm Reduction

Strategies aimed at minimizing negative consequences of risky behaviors without requiring abstinence.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Freud’s theory that unconscious desires and conflicts influence behavior.

Social Work Broker

A role where the social worker connects clients to needed resources, services, or supports within the community.

Id/Ego/Superego

Id: Instinctual desires (pleasure principle). Ego: Rational decision-maker (reality principle). Superego: Moral conscience.

Conscious

Thoughts and feelings we are fully aware of.

Preconscious

Thoughts just below the surface, accessible with effort.

Syntonic

Behaviors or thoughts that align with an individual’s self-image or values.

Dystonic

Behaviors or thoughts that conflict with an individual’s self-image or values.

Individual Psychology

Alfred Adler’s theory focusing on overcoming feelings of inferiority and striving for personal growth and success.

Ego Psychology

A theory emphasizing the role of the ego in adapting, managing defenses, and fostering resilience.

Self Psychology

Kohut’s theory emphasizing the importance of relationships and the development of a healthy self through empathy and mirroring.

Cognitive Restructuring

A technique in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps clients identify and replace negative, distorted thoughts with healthier, realistic ones.

Task-Centered Approach

A short-term, problem-solving method that focuses on identifying specific tasks to address the client’s immediate needs.

Change Agent

A social worker who facilitates and empowers clients or communities to create positive change, often through planning, problem-solving, and mobilization.

Strategic Family Therapy

A goal-directed approach that focuses on solving family problems through structured interventions, often targeting specific behaviors or patterns.

Structural Family Therapy

A therapy approach developed by Salvador Minuchin that examines and restructures family hierarchies, boundaries, and roles to improve functioning.

Bowenian Family Therapy

Murray Bowen’s approach focusing on family systems, emotional interdependence, and differentiation of self to reduce anxiety in family dynamics.

Permanency Planning

A child welfare strategy that seeks to provide stable, permanent homes for children in foster care through adoption, reunification, or guardianship.

Mindfulness

A practice of focused, non-judgmental awareness of the present moment to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Community Organizing

A process where social workers engage and empower community members to address shared problems and advocate for social change.

Social Planning

A systematic process of analyzing community needs and developing programs, policies, or resources to address them.

Case Management

A collaborative process where social workers assess, plan, coordinate, and monitor services to meet a client’s needs effectively.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

A method of comparing the costs of a program or intervention with its financial or societal benefits to determine value

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Evaluates the cost of an intervention relative to its outcomes, often expressed in non-monetary terms (e.g., improved health or education).

Mediator in Social Work

A social worker acts as a neutral party to help resolve conflicts or disagreements between individuals, families, or groups.

Outcome Assessment

A process of evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention or program by measuring its impact on client outcomes.

Social Work Helping Process

A framework involving engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination to guide client work.

Empathy

The ability to understand, feel, and communicate an awareness of another person’s emotions and experiences.

Program Developer

A role where social workers design, implement, and evaluate programs to address community or client needs.

Policy Analyst

A professional who studies, evaluates, and advocates for policies that address social issues and impact client populations.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

An evidence-based approach to help children and adolescents process trauma, reduce symptoms, and improve coping skills.

Behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement techniques.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a pleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior (e.g., praise for completing a task).

Negative Reinforcement

Removing an unpleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior (e.g., turning off a loud noise when behavior improves).

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior (e.g., assigning extra chores for misbehavior).

Cycle of Violence

A recurring pattern in abusive relationships consisting of tension-building, acute violence, and a honeymoon phase.

Negative Punishment

Removing a pleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior (e.g., taking away privileges like screen time).

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral technique that uses unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors (e.g., pairing nausea with substance use).

In Vivo Desensitization

A form of exposure therapy where a client gradually faces real-life situations or stimuli that provoke anxiety, while practicing relaxation techniques.

Systemic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique that uses gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli paired with relaxation strategies, often using an anxiety hierarchy.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

A goal-oriented therapy that focuses on solutions, strengths, and resources rather than problems, helping clients identify and achieve their desired future.

Gestalt Therapy

A holistic, experiential therapy that emphasizes the present moment, self-awareness, and integrating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to resolve unfinished business.

Logotherapy

Viktor Frankl’s existential therapy focused on finding meaning in life, even during suffering, as a driving force for personal growth and healing.

Feminist Therapy

A therapeutic approach that addresses societal oppression, gender roles, and power imbalances, empowering clients (especially women) to achieve equality and self-actualization.

Task-Centered/Problem-Solving Therapy

A short-term, structured approach where specific, measurable tasks are collaboratively developed to address immediate client problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A therapy combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often for borderline personality disorder.

Verbal Communication

Using spoken or written words to convey a message or meaning.

Narrative Therapy

A collaborative therapy where clients “re-author” their life stories, separating themselves from their problems and focusing on personal strengths and values.

Exposure Therapy

A behavioral therapy that reduces fear and anxiety by gradually exposing clients to feared objects, situations, or thoughts in a safe, controlled manner.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

A cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Albert Ellis that challenges irrational beliefs and replaces them with rational, healthier thoughts.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

A specific form of exposure therapy used for PTSD, involving repeated, controlled exposure to trauma memories to reduce avoidance and distress.

Primary Prevention

Interventions aimed at preventing problems or disorders before they occur by reducing risk factors (e.g., education programs, vaccinations).

Secondary Prevention

Early intervention strategies to identify and address problems at an early stage to prevent worsening (e.g., screenings, crisis intervention).

Tertiary Prevention

Interventions aimed at reducing the impact of ongoing issues or disorders, focusing on rehabilitation and minimizing long-term consequences.

Precontemplation

The individual is not yet aware of or does not recognize that their behavior is problematic. They have no intention of changing in the foreseeable future.

Contemplation

The individual is aware that their behavior may be problematic and is considering change, but they are ambivalent and not yet ready to take action.

Preparation

The individual is ready to change and begins to plan concrete steps or strategies to modify their behavior in the near future (e.g., within 30 days).

Non-Verbal Communication

Communicating through body language, facial expressions, tone, gestures, and posture.

Action

The individual actively takes steps to change their behavior by implementing their plan. This stage requires significant effort and commitment.

Maintenance

The individual has sustained the new behavior for a significant period (e.g., six months or more) and works to prevent relapse and consolidate gains.

Relapse (Optional Stage)

A return to previous behaviors after a period of progress. It is seen as a natural part of the change process, and individuals can re-enter the cycle at any stage.

Active Listening

Fully concentrating, understanding, and responding thoughtfully to a speaker’s message. Includes eye contact and open body language.

Reflecting

Repeating back or summarizing what the client said to demonstrate understanding and clarify meaning.

When conducting an assessment with children, it is important to gather information from both the child and their caregivers to understand the child’s behavior and needs fully.

True: Including input from both the child and caregivers helps to create a comprehensive understanding of the child’s behaviors, needs, and family dynamics, which is essential for treatment planning.

Clinical Level flashcards: Psychotherapy, Clinical Interventions, and Case

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