Disorder in which a person reexperiences a prior traumatic event
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
100
phenomenon characterized by unconscious redirection of feelings from one person to another.
What is transference
100
Practice in which a person is identified as a human being first and the their diagnosis follows. Example: Person with schizophrenia
What is person first language
100
Brief phrases used by the therapist to indicate that they are listening and following the client's train of thought
What are minimal encouragers
100
Name of a therapeutic orientation that addresses not only thoughts but also feelings and behaviors
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
200
Sometimes called "Eeyore Disorder" this disorder involves prolonged sad mood and lack of motivation.
What is Dysthymia
200
Behaviors that occur during the therapeutic process that convey disinterest or unwillingness to discuss difficult topics with one's therapist
What is resistance
200
This word negates everything that comes before it
What is but
200
To provide statements that convey emotional "understanding"
What is empathy
200
Goal of this therapy is to bring the unconscious into consciousness.
What is Psychoanalysis or Psychodynamic Therapy
300
Disorder characterized by a triad of impairments: social interactions, communication, and stereotyped and repetitive behavior.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorders
300
Symptom characterized by highly elevated mood, grandiose cognitions, and high levels of activity
What is mania
300
If you are a client centered therapist, the major tenet of this approach involves this attitude toward a client
What is unconditional positive regard
300
The therapist provides a recap of information provided by the client but does not parrot back information
What is summarizing or paraphrasing
300
Last resort treatment for severe depression. Treatment produces a seizure and must be done under proper medical supervision.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy
400
Disorder characterized by severe disturbances in thinking, speech, perception, emotion, & behavior. Sometimes out of touch with reality
What is Schizophrenia
400
Preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
What is an obsession
400
What is the main difference between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist
What is prescription privileges or a MD vs PhD
400
Type of therapeutic technique used to encourage a resistant client to be more engaged in the session. Relies on the therapist commenting on what is happening in the room
What is a process comment
400
Third party payers would suggest that this is the optimal number of therapy sessions, regardless of theoretical orientation.
What is 12 sessions
500
Psychological disorder characterized by physical complaints that appear to be psychological in origin
What are Somatoform Disorders
500
Symptom characterized by detachment from reality.
What is dissociation
500
This is responsible for up to 1/3 of therapeutic change. Hint: it is not a therapeutic technique
What is the relationship between the therapist and the client
500
A question in which you ask your client to pretend that they go to sleep and a magical event has happened. You ask them how their life would be different.
What is the miracle question
500
The preferred method of treatment for anxiety disorders. It involves "approaching" anxiety provoking situations in order to help one manage anxiety