Client & Session Management Flashcards
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A client who completed a successful course of sessions returns six months later with a new goal. The BCH should:
Answer: Conduct a new intake assessment specific to the client's current goal
Each new presenting issue warrants a fresh intake to assess current needs, contraindications, and goal clarity, even for returning clients.
Which of the following best describes an appropriate use of post-hypnotic suggestions in client management?
Answer: Suggesting adaptive behaviors or responses that support the client's stated goals beyond the session
Post-hypnotic suggestions are ethically used to reinforce adaptive, goal-aligned behaviors that benefit the client in their daily life.
How should a BCH respond if a client insists they 'cannot be hypnotized' after one unsuccessful induction attempt?
Answer: Normalize the experience, explore any underlying resistance, and try a different induction approach
Most people can experience hypnosis with the right approach; the BCH should normalize the experience, discuss possible barriers, and adapt the induction technique.
The use of audio recordings given to clients for home practice is considered:
Answer: A valid adjunct to sessions that can reinforce hypnotic work between appointments
Home practice recordings are a widely accepted and ethical tool that can reinforce session work and support the client's progress between appointments.
A client requests that all their session records be destroyed. The BCH's most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Explain any legal retention requirements and follow applicable record-keeping laws before taking action
The BCH must inform the client of any legal or professional record-retention requirements before destroying records, balancing the client's privacy rights with applicable regulations.
During a weight management session, a client reveals they have a history of anorexia. The correct action is to:
Answer: Halt the weight loss focus, assess the history in detail, and consult with or refer to an eating disorder specialist
A history of anorexia is a significant contraindication for weight loss hypnosis and requires careful assessment and collaboration with a qualified eating disorder professional.
What is the primary purpose of establishing a 'safe place' visualization early in session work?
Answer: To provide the client with an internal resource for comfort, safety, and emotional regulation during sessions
A safe place visualization creates an internal emotional anchor that the client can access during potentially difficult hypnotic work, supporting a sense of security and control.