The MT Game Plan

The Helping Relationship

100

What is the "foundation" of the therapeutic relationship?

• A) Money B) Trust C) Deep Pressure D) Silence

B) Trust

200

Which "E" word describes feeling with the client rather than for them?

• A) Ego B) Effort C) Empathy D) Enthusiasm

C) Empathy

300

A client-therapist relationship is "fiduciary," meaning the therapist must act in the client's best...

• A) Interest B) Mood C) Financial status D) Outfit

A) Interest

400

 Which of these is a boundary of the helping relationship?

• A) Time/Duration B) Becoming best friends C) Lending money D) Sharing secrets

A)Time/Duration

500

What happens if the power dynamic in a relationship is abused?

• A) More tips B) Loss of safety/trust C) Faster healing D) Better reviews

B) Loss of safety/trust

Talk The Talk

100

Which type of question gets the client to talk more?

• A) Closed-ended B) Open-ended C) Yes/No D) Rhetorical

B) Open-ended

200

Repeating back what a client said in your own words is called...

• A) Mimicking B) Paraphrasing C) Echoing D) Judging

B) Paraphrasing

300

"I" statements are used to avoid making the client feel...

• A) Happy B) Defensive C) Relaxed D) Sleepy

B) Defensive

400

Non-verbal communication includes which of the following?

• A) Body language B) Emailing C) Texting D) Talking loudly

A) Body Language

500

 Using "Medical Jargon" usually results in:

• A) Looking smart B) Client confusion C) Better results D) Higher pay

B) Client Confusion

The Ethical Compass

100

If a therapist treats a family member, this is called a...

• A) Bonus B) Dual Relationship C) Freebie D) Triple Threat

B) Dual Relationship

200

What is the legal requirement to report child abuse called?

• A) Secret Keeping B) Mandatory Reporting C) Optional Advice D) Privacy

B) Mandatory Reporting

300

An ethical dilemma occurs when two of these are in conflict:

• A) Values/Principles B) Clients C) Appointments D) Price lists

A) Values/Principles

400

Accepting a very expensive gift from a client can blur:

• A) The vision B) Professional boundaries C) The windows D) The schedule

B) Professional boundaries

500

 Informed Consent must be obtained:

• A) Once a year B) Before every treatment C) Only the first time D) Never

B) Before every treatment

Watch Your Step

100

"Transference" is when the ________ applies feelings onto the therapist.

• A) Client B) Manager C) Spouse D) Doctor

A) Client

200

"Counter-transference" is when the ________ applies feelings onto the client.

• A) Receptionist B) Therapist C) Student D) Janitor

B) Therapist

300

What is a major pitfall regarding "Self-Disclosure"?

• A) Talking too much about yourself B) Wearing a name tag C) Telling your name D) Being polite

A) Talking too much about yourself

400

If you stop seeing a client without a proper referral, it's called:

• A) Vacation B) Abandonment C) Freedom D) Graduation

B) Abandonment

500

Burnout is a pitfall usually caused by a lack of:

• A) Self-care/Boundaries B) Coffee C) Music D) Fancy lotions

A) Self-care/Boundaries

Think Twice

100

Critical thinking requires you to question your own:

• A) Biases/Assumptions B) Wardrobe C) Lunch D) Handwriting

A) Biases/Assumptions

200

When a client is late, a critical thinker first considers:

• A) Charging double B) The reason/context C) Quitting D) Yelling

B) The reason/context

300

Professionalism is defined by:

• A) Just a suit B) Behaviors and standards C) Having a desk D) A high price

B) Behaviors and standards

400

Before reacting to a difficult situation, a therapist should:

• A) Pause and Reflect B) React immediately C) Complain D) Guess

A) Pause and Reflect

500

Which is a sign of "Professional Coldness"?

• A) Lack of empathy/warmth B) Air conditioning C) Ice packs D) Cold water

A) Lack of empathy/warmth