BHP BHP Communication & Interpersonal Skills 2

Question 1

Empathy in the therapeutic relationship is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Understanding and reflecting the client's feelings and perspective

Answer

Empathy means accurately understanding and communicating the client's feelings and perspective without losing one's own objectivity.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective therapeutic communication?

Accepted Answer

Offering premature reassurance

Answer

Premature reassurance minimizes the client's concerns and can shut down further disclosure, making it a barrier to effective communication.

Question 3

The term 'therapeutic alliance' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The collaborative relationship and bond between client and clinician

Answer

The therapeutic alliance is the collaborative working relationship between client and clinician, and is a strong predictor of treatment outcomes.

Question 4

When a BHP uses 'reflection of feeling,' they are:

Accepted Answer

Naming and mirroring the emotional content of the client's communication

Answer

Reflection of feeling involves identifying and verbalizing the emotional content underlying a client's message to deepen self-awareness.

Question 5

Professional boundaries in communication require that a BHP:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a clear distinction between professional and personal roles

Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries ensures the relationship stays therapeutic and avoids dual roles that can harm the client.

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