Code of Ethics
Define client self-determination.
The right of the client to make their own choices and decisions.
What theory/perspective is being described?
Interacting parts have structural relationships to each other and are separated by boundaries. Disequilibrium may result from changes.
Systems Theory
How is summarization different from the other skills like reflection of feeling of paraphrasing?
Used after a subject has been fully discussed, captures both emotion and content, generally a statement and not a question, recaps what the client said.
What kind of assessment do we typically use?
Multidimensional Assessment aka Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment (BPSS)
List 3 attending behaviors.
body positioning and spatial considerations, touch, tone of voice, silence, furthering responses, facial expressions, eye contact, head movements
True or False. Suicidal Ideation needs to be reported and requires breaking confidentiality.
False.
What theory/perspective is being described?
Looking at the person in environment we can examine stress and coping measures as well as resources such as attachments and relationships.
Ecological perspective
Which skill allows us to point out a discrepancy or inconsistency in a caring and nonthreatening way?
Confrontation
What can we do in our assessment write-up to make sure it doesn't sound subjective?
Note supporting facts, behavioral indicators, quotes, etc.
Name 2 goals of group work.
Social and relationship skills, task accomplishment and achieving potential, education, social action, support, personal change
What does it mean to be competent?
"Provide services and represent themselves only within the boundaries of their education, training, license, certification consultation received, supervised experience" -NASW Code of Ethics
What theory/perspective is being described?
Collaborating with clients to assist them in connecting to internal resources and mobilizing connections across systems in ways that increase their mastery and shape their environments.
Empowerment-based practice model
Give an example of an open-ended question and a close-ended question.
Closed-ended example: When is your court date?
True or False. When assessing for suicide risk, it is better to be sensitive and not bring it up or be as forward unless the client brings it up first.
False.
What are SMART goals? (What does this acronym mean?)
Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, Time-based
In what situations are we required to breach confidentiality?
Harm to self or others, child/elder abuse
What theory/perspective is being described?
There is greatness in each of us. Through an authentic therapeutic relationship with unconditional positive regard we can help people work towards expressing their highest potential.
Humanistic theories
List and explain 3 pitfalls.
Advice giving, inappropriate use of humor, interrupting the client and abrupt transitions, inappropriate and irrelevant questions, judgmental response, inappropriate self-disclosure, premature confrontation, overwhelming the client with too much info, premature problem solving, offering false assurance/minimizing the problem
What does the acronym IS PATH WARM help us assess?
Suicide Risk
When should we avoid using confrontation with a client?
If they are extremely emotion, if it is too early in the relationship, or if it is being used too often
Name all 6 core social work values
Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, Competence,
What theory/perspective is being described?
How one thinks and experiences the world informs behavior. Examine conflicts in belief systems and misperceptions.
Cognitive-behavioral theories
What are the 5 primary skills and what are the 4 advanced skills?
Primary: Paraphrasing, Reflection of Feeling, Open-ended question, Close-ended question, Clarification
Advanced: Summarization, Information Giving, Confrontation, Interpretation
Name 3 components a multidimensional assessment (BPSS).
Initial Observation/Impressions, Presenting Problem, Strengths-Based Assessment, Person-in-Environment, Physical Functioning, Cognitive Functioning, Spirituality and Religious Functioning, Emotional Functioning, Behavioral Functioning, Family and Social Support, Suicide Assessment, Goals, Motivation for change and Treatment
Define transference and counter-transference?
Transference: a client redirecting feelings meant for others onto the therapist
Counter-transference: counselor/therapist projecting feelings unconsciously onto the client