Definitions
individual level of practice
micro
means that the a human services professional is the tool and is able to work with a wide variety of populations
generalist skill set
health care
food
shelter
etc.
theory that states a person is best understood in the environment they are in
Person in Environment (PIE)
a minor child discloses during a counseling session that she is being sexually abused by her uncle. what should you do?
report this information to child protective services immediately
group level of practice
mezzo
general systems theory
what is an example of a social need?
love
community
belonging
safety
etc.
your client has the right to make their own decisions
self-determination
Alex is a 16 year old student who is struggling in school. His family struggles with access to food and he has a hard time focusing in class due to his hunger. He feels pressure from his family to not share this information, because he dad does not want anyone to look down on them. What are the biological identifiers in Alex's scenario?
- 16 year old
- male
- hunger
large spectrum level of practice
macro
theory that encourages the practitioner to recognize and promote a client's talents, attributes, and abilities rather than focus on weaknesses
strengths-based theory
what is an example of a psychological need?
mental health care
stability
low stress
etc.
means that a professional has the legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect
mandated reporter
Alex is a 16 year old student who is struggling in school. His family struggles with access to food and he has a hard time focusing in class due to his hunger. He feels pressure from his family to not share this information, because he dad does not want anyone to look down on them. What are the psychological identifiers in Alex's scenario?
- pressure
- difficulty focusing
the disclosure provided to clients about the nature and risks of the counseling relationship and what should be kept confidential
informed consent
states that a therapist is legally obligated to report a reasonable threat to the person(s) involved
duty to warn
Alex struggles significantly with anxiety but cannot afford mental health care. What need is this?
psychological
what word should you avoid starting open ended questions with?
why
Alex is a 16 year old student who is struggling in school. His family struggles with access to food and he has a hard time focusing in class due to his hunger. He feels pressure from his family to not share this information, because he dad does not want anyone to look down on them. What are the social identifiers in Alex's scenario?
- socioeconomic issues
- struggling in school
- isolation due to not being able to talk about his issues
occasions when a counselor is legally required to break confidentiality
limits of confidentiality
_______ laws provide patients with the right to have their personally identifiable medical and mental health information kept confidential and protected
HIPPA
physiology, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
why should you use more open ended questions than closed in a session with a client?
open ended questions allow the client to share more freely, while closed only allow simple responses
State a reflective response to the following statement.
"It is hard for me to be around my family because of how they have treated me in the past."
answers will vary