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CE522C LAoH
Ch 2 The Therapeutic Relationship
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Describe elements of a therapeutic relationship | mutual liking/respect, resolution-aimed, therapeutic alliance safety and trust, honest feedback and support, agreement of compensation clear boundaries, contractual relationship |
| What is REPLAN model | therapeutic factors mnemonic Relationship, Enhance E&E, Practice new behaviors, Lower and ^emotional arousal, Activate C’s expectations and motivations, New learning experiences |
| Give examples of helper activities that might fit each category of the REPLAN model | |
| List methods helpers can use to enhance therapeutic relationship | physical closeness posture and warmth, adapt to client’s unique characteristics, create a collaborative relationship, presence, empathy |
| How can a helper create a collaborative relationship? | 1. recognize client’s expertise, 2. inquire about preferences: consider social distance, formality, who drives session, and if therapist is more active or more listening. 3. Recognize helper may make mistakes |
| What is self-disclosure? | occurs when helper relates personal facts, stories, or feelings |
| Contrast self-disclosing statements vs self-involving statements | SI when helper shares thoughts and emotions about the client, more useful in later treatment. SD facts about helper, more usual in early treatment |
| How can self-disclosure be used to help the client? | inspire client, provide feedback, confrontation, or alternative viewpoint. Be vague and only highlight similar theme. Always bring focus back to client. |
| What are common mistakes in self-disclosure? | too deep and C focuses on parallels, poor timing (esp if trauma), does not match |
| Name the factors that can slow down or sidetrack development of a therapeutic relationship | Dirty Dozen Roadblocks, transference |
| List Half Dirty Dozen roadblocks | giving advice, using logic, praising, analysis and diagnosis, minimizing or focusing on positive, probing |
| Define transference | client feelings from a past relationship carry over to therapeutic relationship. Cognitive distortion OR unresolved conflicts/feelings that should be addressed |
| Define counter transference | helper feelings from a past relationship carry over to therapeutic relationship |
| What are some major transference patterns (pg 61 for more info)? | Helper as… Ideal, Seer, Nurturer, Frustrater, Nonenity |
| What are some major countertransference patterns (pg 63 for more info)? | nurturing, fear of C anger, disgust/disapproval, need for reassurance, insecurity, romantic/sexual, frustration, anger |
| Name factors to improve development of a therapeutic relationship | comfortable office, credibility, organization, attentiveness, nonhierarchical stance |
| Define ruptures | occur when ere is a breakdown in the relationship bc of smth hat happens during session |
| How should transference be dealt with? | 1. Convey acceptance, explore C feelings, use self involving statements, help client find new and better ways of expressing feelings and meetin needs |