Creative Approaches in Counseling
What’s one way to use music in counseling?
Play or write songs about feelings.
What is the main purpose of assessment?
To gather information about clients.
What does ACA stand for?
American Counseling Association.
Why is self-care important for counselors?
It prevents burnout and improves client care.
What does “CMHC” stand for?
Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Name two examples of visual-art-based techniques.
Drawing, painting, coloring, collage, photography, sculpture (any of the above or similar).
What is the name of the document that guides counselor ethics?
The ACA Code of Ethics.
What does LPC stand for?
Licensed Professional Counselor.
What is the first stage of the counseling process?
Building rapport and trust.
What’s the term for when a counselor feels emotionally drained from helping others?
Burnout or compassion fatigue.
What is the natural language of children used in counseling?
Play.
Give 1 example of INFORMAL assessment that occurs in counseling.
Observation, talking, interviewing.
What degree do counselors usually need to practice?
A master’s degree in counseling.
What’s one microskill counselors use to show empathy?
Active listening, reflection of feeling, reflection of meaning, paraphrasing, encouragers, summarization.
Where is Jessica originally from?
What type of therapy uses books to help clients relate and heal?
Bibliotherapy.
What’s one example of a formal assessment tool?
MBTI, PHQ-9, BDI, BAI, or any formalized instrument measuring a psychological construct.
Rehabilitation Counselor.
What’s the term for keeping what clients say private?
Confidentiality.
What is the name of Jessica's dog?
Sedona.
What is it called when writing is used as therapy?
Expressive Writing or Script Therapy.
The informal assessment that occurs when meeting with a client for the first time.
Intake assessment or IKA.
The process of explaining counseling procedures and rights before starting therapeutic work with a client.
Informed Consent.
What is the term for a plan with goals and steps for completing or engaging in counseling?
Treatment Plan.
What topic is Jessica's dissertation on?
1. Integrating play therapy techniques in schools.
2. Supervision in private practices.
3. Trauma-informed training for graduate programs in counseling
2. Supervision in private practices.