microskills
This microskill involves focusing on the client's words, and repeating key words back to them
Reflection of content
True or false: you should sleep with your clients
FALSE
This humanistic theory focuses on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
person-centered
This microskill involves observing an emotion, naming it, and repeating it back to the client
Reflection of feeling
These often hidden and "micro" forms of discrimination and prejudice can happen in any environment, including the workplace.
microaggressions
This theory focuses on thoughts and reshaping them to be more in line with reality.
Cognitive theory/cognitive behavioral therapy
This microskill includes verbal and nonverbal indicators that are used to keep the client talking, such as "mhmm's" or nods.
Encouragers
Your client is a 82-year-old female who relies on her partner to bathe/clothe her. Her partner has stopped doing both of these things, and she has to do them. Do we have to break confidentiality?
Yes
This theory primarily focuses on social justice, societal barriers, and advocacy for clients who hold identities that are deprivileged
This microskill can be seen as a "recap" of what happened in the current session or even in previous sessions
summarizing
Your client is a 38-year-old banker who is having thoughts of taking their life. Do we have to break confidentiality?
Yes
This theory primarily focuses on exploring meaning, and asserts that we can control our perceptions/thoughts regardless of our present circumstances
Logotherapy
This microskill involves using your own life experiences or theoretical orientation to express how you view the client's current situation
Interpretation
Your client is a 28-year-old male who reports that he had suicidal thoughts when he was 26-year-old. Do we have to break confidentiality?
No
This type of therapy focuses primarily on helping clients emotionally regulate or be safe in the moment. This short-term therapy can sometimes turn into long-term therapy based upon the client's needs. It can also involve direct advice-giving, and giving practical solutions to a client's problems.
Crisis counseling