Case conceptualisation is to be completed:

In collaboration with the client, and usually over more than one session

Resistance in a client is:

Sometimes hard to see as resistance rather than other types of behaviour

Which of the following would be the kind of situation where empathic confrontation would be appropriate?

The client is focusing on a basic issue that appears to be troubling them.

You can see that Edward’s view of himself is being influenced by:

Cognitive distortions such as overgeneralising

Georgia most likely practices from what perspective/s?

Integrated and post-modern therapies

Justification of the evaluations of the effects/influences

Which of the following is true? The 5P framework for case conceptualisation

is one method that is commonly used in health settings

Which of the following are commonly identified protective factors in case conceptualisation?

the client having a close friend

Which of the following is not recommended when helping a client to focus on the ‘here and now’?

Gently but firmly tell the client that they must explore the emotion now

When writing session notes, it is important to include which of the following:

What occurred in session, Key facts reported by the client

One goal of externalising is to separate the problem from the person, so that …

the person can develop a sense of control over the problem

An integrative approach to counselling, is assumed to be helpful because:

None of the single-theory approaches can be useful to all sorts of clients

Ruptures in counselling refer to:

An experience of tension/ breakdown in the collaborative relationship

Which step of the “Statement of Position Map 1” does this question of the counsellor relate to:

Mapping the effects of “The Problem”

Which statement about resistance is correct?

Being very chatty, almost friendly, can be a sign of resistance

In order to effectively respond to Edward’s difficult emotions in session, you would:

Use your own breathing, posture, & vocal tone to co-regulate his emotions

What is a counsellor trying to do by asking the following question?

Initiate externalising conversations

Considering the Gestalt Awareness Circle:

Blocks often emerge before “Action” or “Choice”

Reflecting the deeper feelings or meaning when a client experiences resistance:

Is an effective approach to dealing with resistance

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1
Resistance is a sign of heightened emotion:
Always true
Sometimes true
Emotion isn’t relevant to resistance
Only true if the client is unaware of their current emotion
2
Externalising conversations are only useful when working with clients who are referring to themselves as a failure, etc.
True
False
3
What skill is the counsellor most likely using?
Seeking exceptions
Emotion regulation
Exploring polarities
Mircale Question
4
Your supervisor is likely thinking that you are experiencing:
Advanced empathy
A collaborative approach with your client which is an important macro skill
Countertransference
Appropriate use of self
5
Case conceptualisation is to be completed:
In collaboration with client, when information needs to be verified
By the therapist, after discussion with the referring health professional
In collaboration with the client, and usually over more than one session
By the therapist after the first session
6
The best way to approach resistance is to let the client continue as they are, and not confront them in any way.
True
False
7
Most counselling sessions run for one hour, however a longer time is usually required for couples and family therapy:
False
True
8
Resistance in a client is:
Always able to be seen by the therapist
Only seen by the therapist when the client chooses to show their resistance
Always a negative behaviour
Sometimes hard to see as resistance rather than other types of behaviour
9
Which of the following would be the kind of situation where empathic confrontation would be appropriate?
The client is repeating the same story over and over again.
The client is angry about something the counsellor has said.
The counsellor disagrees with a choice that the client has made.
The client is focusing on a basic issue that appears to be troubling them.
10
Some major Solution Focused counselling skills include:
Seeking exceptions
All of the above
Identifying positive responses to negative experiences
Miracle question
11
You can see that Edward’s view of himself is being influenced by:
Cognitive distortions such as overgeneralising
His tendency to exaggerate his behaviour
Self-minimisation
12
The counsellor is using which skill?
Externalising
Here and now
Empathic challenging
Reflectioin of Feeling
13
Georgia most likely practices from what perspective/s?
Integrated and post-modern therapies
Person-centred therapy
Red and Yellow
Cognitive-behavioural and Rational-emotive therapies
14
What stage is this
Characterisation of the problem in an experience-near way
Mapping the effects/influence of the problem
Evaluation of the effects/influences of the problem
Justification of the evaluations of the effects/influences
15
Which of the following is true? The 5P framework for case conceptualisation
should only be used with an adult clients
is one method that is commonly used in health settings
is the gold-standard, and best way to approach working with clients
16
This statement is:
True
Relevant only when working with clients from a different culture
Not relevant to the counsellor’s role
False
17
Which of the following are commonly identified protective factors in case conceptualisation?
having therapy conducted in closed, private room
the client having a close friend
the therapist being able to seek input from their supervisor
18
What type of question is this:"If you had to guess, what do you think your wife's attitude is to your loss of mobility?"
Circular
Miracle
Transitional
Goal-oriented
19
Summarising as a counselling skill is used:
To bridge sessions, or in closing a session with a client
By the therapist when analysing the client’s problem
Red and Yellow
As part of demonstrating understanding and collaborating with the client
20
What strategy this question relates to?In what situations do you have control of your impatience?
Scaling Question
Externalising
Miracle Question
Seeking Exceptions
21
Countertransference can only occur if the client experiences transference first:
True
False
22
Emotion regulation strategies include which of the following types?
Body strategies
Knowledge strategies
All of the above
Attention strategies
23
A key component in Culturally Informed case conceptualisation is:
Social connectedness
Family and kinship connectedness
All of the above
Cultural connectedness
24
Summarising generally only includes paraphrasing the content of the client’s story:
False
True
25
Which of the following is not recommended when helping a client to focus on the ‘here and now’?
Gently but firmly tell the client that they must explore the emotion now
Ask the client what they are currently experiencing in session
Tell the client about their non-verbal behaviour as you notice it
None of these options are recommended
26
When the session time is almost over and the counsellor intends to close a session, he/she must avoid:
Reflecting feelings
Reflecting content
All of the above
Asking questions
27
A common form of resistance in client behaviour is:
Asking the therapist personal questions
Being late for an appointment
Being vague about some details of their experience
Red and Blue
28
When writing session notes, it is important to include which of the following:
What occurred in session
All of the above
Key facts reported by the client
Things that the client isn’t being honest about
29
Transference in counselling is:
Never helpful and should be avoided at all costs
Usually when the client is not able to effectively set goals
Considered inevitable
An indication that the client is inappropriately seeking therapy
30
This is a use of which skill?:
Externalising
Metaphor
Empathic challenging
Here and now
31
Which of the following skills did the cousellor use?
Magic bullet question
Empathic confrontation
Here and now
Empathic confrontation D. Exploring polarities
32
One goal of externalising is to separate the problem from the person, so that …
the person can communicate with the problem
the problem is taken away and eliminated
the person can develop a sense of control over the problem
The problem can develop a sense of control over the person
33
Which of the following statements is true? Effective case conceptualisation ______:
Can foster deeper empathy for the client
Is essential for appropriate intervention planning
All of the above
Requires empathy from the therapist
34
An integrative approach to counselling, is assumed to be helpful because:
It's always better to consider a collection of theoretical approaches
None of the counselling approaches are helpful on their own
None of the single-theory approaches can be useful to all sorts of clients
35
Ruptures in counselling refer to:
An experience of tension/ breakdown in the collaborative relationship
When the client has a significant mental health crisis
A particular therapeutic technique that involves hypnosis and body movement
When the client cannot continue to attend therapy because of a legal matter
36
Which step of the “Statement of Position Map 1” does this question of the counsellor relate to:
Justification of the evaluations or the client’s position
Mapping the effects of “The Problem”
Characterisation of “The Problem”
Evaluation of the effects of “The Problem”
37
Which statement about resistance is correct?
Being very chatty, almost friendly, can be a sign of resistance
Resistance indicates that the therapist is not effective
38
In order to effectively respond to Edward’s difficult emotions in session, you would:
Use your own breathing, posture, & vocal tone to co-regulate his emotions
Remain entirely still and silent until he is able to talk
Gently tell him you are going to get the first aid
Ask him if he is allergic to tissues before offering him the box
39
What is a counsellor trying to do by asking the following question?
Remain curious and explore her background as much as possible
Initiate externalising conversations
Ask a guru question
Facilitate change by asking questions
40
Which of the following are methods for helping a client to see a different perspective?
Looking for exceptions to their current situation
All of these options
Reframing their experience
B. Exploring polarities
41
Considering the Gestalt Awareness Circle:
Blocks often emerge before “Action” or “Arousal”
Clients often come to counselling when they are before the “Choice” stage
Blocks often emerge before “Action” or “Choice”
Clients often come to counselling when they are before the “Action” stage
42
Biological factors that may also be considered as predisposing factors in client’s story include:
Parent’s mental health
Difficulties during the client’s birth
All of the above
Significant illness during childhood
43
"I’ve tried many things so far. It’s hopeless. I’m nowhere near improving” This is an example of ______ language.
Internalising
Dominating
Irregular
Externalising
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Reflecting the deeper feelings or meaning when a client experiences resistance:
Is something that only master therapists can do effectively
Is an effective approach to dealing with resistance
Is a technique that will only work for a few clients
Is to be avoided as it will only upset the therapeutic relationship

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