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| 1. Name and describe three types of counseling situations. |
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Definition
Situational - Specific problem or situation (short term).
Consultation - Involved persons opinion (just seeking anothers opinion, not long term.
Ongoing - deeper long term issues. |
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| 2. What are some issues regarding boundaries that you may want to determine in advance how to handle? |
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Definition
| Habitual lateness, canceled appointments, calling w/emergencies, calling at inappropriate times, social involvement, length of sessions, how to end sessions on time. |
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| 3. What are four indicators that you need to take care of yourself? |
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Definition
| Hunger, tired, angery, lonely. |
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| 4. What is the difference between open and closed questions? |
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Definition
Open: requires the client to provide more info, or talk more about the situation.
Closed: yes, no or short answers. |
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| 5. During the initial interview, in particular which types of questions are beneficial? |
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| Both open and closed are helpful, a blend of both types gets more information. |
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| 6. What are three things to keep in mind while doing the interview? |
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Definition
Do not diagnose.
Let the client talk.
Make sure to get basic minimal information from the client. |
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| 7. Who is affected by post-traumatic stress disorder? |
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Definition
| Anyone, not limited to war veterans. |
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| 8. What kinds of events could trigger post-traumatic stress disorder? |
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Definition
| Natural disaster, floods, tsunami, personal experiences (fearful), mugged, car accidents, and events that may cause a person to fear for their lives. |
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| 9. What are some of the symptoms of PTSD? |
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Definition
| Flashbacks, nightmares of events. Hypervigilence. Extreme emotionality after the real danger is over. Thought intrusions of event. |
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| 10. What is the best technique to help someone experiencing PTSD? |
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Definition
| Their isn't one best technique. It is whatever works best for each person. |
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| 11. What are some important facts to share with someone who is grieving? |
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Definition
| Grieving is normal. Its a process not an event. Takes as long as it needs too. There are stages of grief. May go back through the stages of grief. Be gentle with yourself. Take care of yourself. |
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| 12. What are some examples of addictions? |
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Definition
| Drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, shopping, shoes, exercise, work, religion, need for approval, chaos/or crisis. |
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| 13. What is one very important issue to keep in mind when you are dealing with addictions? |
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Definition
| If there is one there is usually several. The client must be willing to give up all addictions to make progress. They will replace one with another. |
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| 14. What is an effective way to maximize the counseling sessions? |
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| 15. What are some examples of homework? |
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Definition
| Journaling, writing, reading, art work, movie, interviewing friends or family, group involvement (i.e. AA). |
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| 16. What are some considerations when giving homework? |
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Definition
| Will the client actually do the homework? What kind of homework would best fit them? Always follow up at the next meeting with the homework. |
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