Therapy Models
What therapy model emphasizes family roles and boundaries
Structural Family Therapy
What diagnostic tool is used to identify mental health disorders?
The DSM-5
What is the first step in developing a treatment plan?
Assessing the client's presenting problem and goals
What is the first step when a client discloses suicidal thoughts?
Assess the level of risk and create a safety plan.
What is the main ethical principle that requires therapists to keep client information private
Confidentiality
Which therapy model emphasizes changing the family structure to improve family interactions
Structural Family Therapy
Which disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania
Bipolar Disorder
In Solution-Focused Therapy, what type of questions help clients focus on times when their problems were absent or less severe
Exception questions
What should you do if you suspect child abuse during a therapy session?
Report the suspicion to the proper authorities, as required by law.
When is it legally and ethically acceptable to break confidentiality
When there is a threat of harm to self or others, or in cases of abuse.
What therapy model is associated with reframing a problem to view it as part of a larger system
Strategic Family Therapy
What is the primary diagnostic feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Excessive worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months
What is one goal for a client diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder?
To reduce avoidance behaviors and increase social interactions in safe environments.
What crisis intervention model focuses on de-escalation and stabilization?
Crisis Stabilization Model
What legal requirement governs the documentation of therapy notes, especially in cases of subpoenas
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Which therapy model involves the therapist taking an active, directive role in family interventions
Strategic Family Therapy
Name one criterion for diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder.
Depressed mood or loss of interest in activities for at least two weeks
Which therapy model is known for focusing on strengths and resiliency?
Strengths-Based Therapy
What type of intervention is required in cases of intimate partner violence?
Safety planning and risk assessment
What is the therapist's duty when a client poses a danger to others?
Duty to warn and protect. Think Tarasoff.
In Structural Family Therapy, what is the term for boundaries that are too rigid
Disengaged boundaries
When assessing a child for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), what key behaviors are you looking for?
Angry, irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness
What is a common treatment goal for a family experiencing high levels of conflict
To improve communication and conflict resolution skills.
What should be assessed first when working with a family in crisis due to a natural disaster?
Immediate safety and physical needs. Think Maslow Hierarchy of needs
What must a therapist obtain before providing services to a client?
Informed consent