CCC CCC Professional Development & Supervision 2

Question 1

A counsellor experiences strong negative feelings toward a client due to the client's behavior. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Countertransference

Answer

Countertransference refers to the counsellor's emotional reactions to a client, which can stem from the counsellor's own unresolved issues or the client's behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of parallel process in supervision?

Accepted Answer

A supervisee unconsciously replicates the client–counsellor dynamic in the supervisory relationship

Answer

Parallel process occurs when the dynamics of the counselling relationship are unconsciously mirrored in the supervisory relationship.

Question 3

The CCPA Code of Ethics requires counsellors to engage in self-care primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Impaired functioning can negatively affect client welfare

Answer

Counsellors are ethically obligated to monitor and maintain their own wellbeing so that personal distress does not compromise the quality of care they provide to clients.

Question 4

A CCC counsellor notices a colleague appears to be impaired during sessions. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult the CCPA Code of Ethics and consider discussing concerns directly with the colleague

Answer

The CCPA Code of Ethics guides counsellors to address colleague impairment through consultation and, when appropriate, direct collegial discussion before escalating.

Question 5

Which model of supervision focuses on specific competencies organized around domains such as intervention skills and assessment?

Accepted Answer

Competency-based supervision model

Answer

Competency-based supervision models structure supervision around clearly defined skill domains to systematically develop and evaluate supervisee performance.

CCC Practice Test

CCC Practice Test

CCC CCC Professional Development & Supervision 2