CCC Professional Development & Supervision Flashcards
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A counsellor experiences strong negative feelings toward a client due to the client's behavior. This is best described as:
Answer: Countertransference
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.
Which of the following is an example of parallel process in supervision?
Answer: A supervisee unconsciously replicates the client–counsellor dynamic in the supervisory relationship
Parallel process occurs when the dynamics of the counselling relationship are unconsciously mirrored in the supervisory relationship.
The CCPA Code of Ethics requires counsellors to engage in self-care primarily because:
Answer: Impaired functioning can negatively affect client welfare
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.
A CCC counsellor notices a colleague appears to be impaired during sessions. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Consult the CCPA Code of Ethics and consider discussing concerns directly with the colleague
The CCPA Code of Ethics guides counsellors to address colleague impairment through consultation and, when appropriate, direct collegial discussion before escalating.
Which model of supervision focuses on specific competencies organized around domains such as intervention skills and assessment?
Answer: Competency-based supervision model
Competency-based supervision models structure supervision around clearly defined skill domains to systematically develop and evaluate supervisee performance.
Vicarious traumatization in counsellors is best prevented through:
Answer: Regular supervision, self-care practices, and peer support
Regular supervision, robust self-care strategies, and collegial support are evidence-based approaches to preventing and managing vicarious traumatization.