CBHT Therapeutic Communication Skills 2

Question 1

A client says, 'Nobody ever listens to me.' The BEST therapeutic response is:

Accepted Answer

Tell me more about feeling unheard.

Answer

Inviting the client to elaborate validates their feeling and opens the conversation without arguing or minimizing.

Question 2

Which communication technique involves repeating the client's last few words to encourage continued sharing?

Accepted Answer

Restating

Answer

Restating echoes the client's exact or near-exact words to signal attentiveness and prompt further elaboration.

Question 3

A BHT who frequently interrupts a client to offer solutions is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Premature problem-solving

Answer

Interrupting to offer solutions before fully hearing the client undermines the therapeutic relationship and ignores the client's need to be understood.

Question 4

When a client uses vague language like 'things have been bad,' the BHT should use:

Accepted Answer

Clarification questions

Answer

Clarification questions help the BHT understand the specific meaning behind vague statements to provide accurate support.

Question 5

Therapeutic use of silence by a BHT primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Give the client space to process and continue

Answer

A deliberate pause allows the client to reflect, gather thoughts, and feel comfortable enough to continue sharing.

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CBHT Therapeutic Communication Skills 2