BHP Therapeutic Approaches 2

Question 1

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which four skill modules are taught to clients?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness

Answer

DBT's four core modules are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Question 2

A client with agoraphobia refuses to leave their home. Which behavioral therapy technique is MOST appropriate to address avoidance?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization or graded exposure

Answer

Graded exposure (or systematic desensitization) directly targets avoidance by gradually introducing feared stimuli.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the 'empty chair' technique used in Gestalt therapy?

Accepted Answer

The client speaks to an imagined person or part of themselves to resolve unfinished business

Answer

The empty chair technique allows clients to express feelings toward an imagined person or internal conflict seated in the chair.

Question 4

In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 'cognitive defusion' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Changing the relationship to thoughts rather than changing thought content

Answer

Cognitive defusion in ACT helps clients observe thoughts without being dominated by them, without necessarily changing thought content.

Question 5

A BHP is working with a client using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). The therapist asks, 'If a miracle happened overnight and your problem was solved, what would be different?' This is called the:

Accepted Answer

Miracle question

Answer

The miracle question helps clients envision a desired future state to guide goal-setting in SFBT.

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BHP Therapeutic Approaches 2