Ethics & Law
Ethically this is acceptable ONLY if it is the cultural norm of the community and should be the clients idea
What is Bartering
A component of this modality encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate or control them.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Sx present for 2 weeks, a lack of enjoyment (anadonia), lack motivation, changes in sleeping, appetite change, fatigue, worthlessness/guilt, suicidal ideation and/or thoughts of death
What is Major Depression Disorder
Change occurs through increased awareness of the here and now experience. The focus is on individuals present experience and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility.
What is Gestalt Therapy
This type of document is written in a narrative format, focusing on the process of the session
What is note/progress note/ psychotherapy note
In order to disclose client information to another provider, you must have this document signed
What is a Release of Information
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thinking patterns
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Obsessive thoughts (intrusive thoughts & ideas, constantly worrying and questioning if bad things will happen) coupled with compulsive behaviors (excessive handwashing/re-counting or checking things) that are debilitating.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is Structural Family Therapy
This is formed in collaboration with the client after the initial assessment
What is the Treatment Plan
If a minor discloses they are being abused, you are this to their confidentiality
What is Mandated Reporter
A goal-oriented brief therapeutic approach that focuses on helping clients find solutions to their problems rather than dwelling on the problems.
What is Solution Focused Therapy
Persistent eating of non-food substances
What is Pica
This therapeutic approach believes change happens through finding meaning in life
What is Logotherapy
A document that is created in collaboration with the client when you've determined that there is risk
What is a Safety Plan
This term describes a clients right to know about the nature of services, potential risks, and your credentials before starting services
What is Informed Consent
A structured and time-limited modality that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships.
What is Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Repeated regurgitation of food over a period of at least 1 month. Regurgitated food may be re-cheweed, re-swallowed or spit out.
What is Rumination Disorder.
Commonly known to treat borderline personality disorder. Often used in a group setting, based on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness and stress tolerance.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Name all the Stages of Grief
D (denial)
A (Anger)
B (bargaining)
D (Depression)
A (Acceptance)
A client you terminated within three months ago sends you a "friend request" on social media. Ethically, you should do this.
What is not accept the request and maintain professional boundaries
This therapeutic approach explores how past experiences, particularly from early childhood, shape a persons current thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
What is Psychodynamic Therapy
A delusion, hallucinations, disorganized speech & behavior present for up to a month
What is Brief Psychotic Disorder
The term for a therapist's emotional reaction to a client, which should be monitored and used as clinical information.
What is Countertransference
How long shall a client/patient health service record be held for
What is a minimum of 7 years