Techniques
This technique requires the helper to practice active listening and emotional mirroring rather than giving direct advice
This concept refers to understanding and relating to the client.
What is empathy?
Person-centered care focuses on treating the disorder and fixing problems rather than on the individual
False
Which of the following is a strength of PCT?
A. flexibility B. adherence to a strict treatment plan C. Medication used as primary treatment method
flexibility
This technique encourages the client to act the opposite way they are feeling
What are reversal exercises?
This concept requires a helper to respond with authenticity rather than as a professional.
What is congruence?
False
What is one limitation of unconditional positive regard?
A. It encourages therapists to give direct advice and instructions.
B. It may prevent the therapist from challenging harmful or unhealthy client behaviors.
C. It reduces the need for building trust between therapist and client.
D. It focuses primarily on diagnosing mental disorders.
B. It may prevent the therapist from challenging harmful or unhealthy client behaviors.
What is Empty Chair?
This concept reflects nonjudgemental communication and interactions between the helper and client
What is unconditional positive regard?
Directly involving the client in decision-making encourages engagement and adherence to treatment.
True
Why might the application of this theory be difficult?A. Therapists are trained to dominate the conversation and give advice.
B. Some clients may struggle to open up or take the lead without structured guidance.
C. The approach requires no emotional involvement from the therapist.
B. Some clients may struggle to open up or take the lead without structured guidance.
This technique encourages clients to tap into their creative outlets to express themselves without judgement
What is Expressive Arts?
Jen's client expresses displeasure in his daily routine and desire to spend more time alone, but difficulty completing tasks after he lost his job. Jen responds with, "It sounds like you are struggling with motivation and finding your place in the world, which can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming". Which of the three concepts does this utilize?
What is empathy?
PCT only works for individual counseling.
False
Dr. Richmond's client, Meera discusses her struggles due to her family's high expectations for her because she is the eldest daughter. She explains that in Indian culture, the eldest daughter is expected to take care of her younger siblings and to do most of the chores around the house. Dr. Richmond recognizes the influence that Meera's culture has on her experience. Which strength of PCT does this scenario display?
cultural consideration
The therapist makes sure to ask each individual in their group session each question and that they have time to form their answers without judgement or interruption. What technique are they demonstrating?
A. empty chair B. icebreakers C. making rounds
What is C: making rounds?
A client hesitantly admits to their therapist that she recently lied to their mom about being the one to dent her car and worries that she will be looked down on for this, but the therapist reassures the client that they hold no judgements and is there for support. Which concept did the therapist utilize?
What is unconditional positive regard?
PCT focuses on resolving trauma through intense, cathartic experiences.
False
Michelle is a therapist who primarily uses person centered therapy as the basis for her services. She ran into difficulty when her client, Fred, disclosed that he had recently started making attempts to create staged car accidents. Fred explains that he does this by brake-checking cars behind him. He does this to create fraudulent insurance claims and get money from other drivers. What is a struggle that Michelle might have in applying PCT with clients like this?
Confronting harmful behaviors without directing the client