Contracts & Treatment Planning in TA Flashcards
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What is a 'sub-contract' in TA treatment planning?
Answer: A smaller, intermediate contract for a specific step within the larger treatment contract
A sub-contract is a smaller, focused agreement within the larger treatment contract that addresses a specific, intermediate therapeutic goal or step.
Why is client autonomy emphasized in TA contracting?
Answer: Because TA views clients as capable adults who decide their own goals and direction
TA's emphasis on autonomy reflects the belief that clients are capable adults with the right to determine their own therapeutic goals and direction.
What is 'renegotiation' of contract in TA?
Answer: Formally revising the therapeutic contract when goals are met or circumstances change
Contract renegotiation involves formally updating the therapeutic agreement when the original goals are achieved, new issues emerge, or the therapeutic focus needs to shift.
How does script awareness inform TA treatment planning?
Answer: Understanding a client's script helps identify the deeper changes needed beyond behavioral symptoms
Script awareness helps the therapist understand the deeper level of change needed — not just behavioral change but script-level redecision — which informs deeper treatment planning.
What is the significance of including measurable outcomes in a TA treatment contract?
Answer: It ensures both therapist and client can assess progress and know when goals are achieved
Measurable outcomes in the contract allow both therapist and client to track progress, evaluate effectiveness, and recognize when the therapeutic goal has been achieved.
What is a 'no-harm' or 'no-suicide' contract in TA clinical practice?
Answer: A specific contract where the client agrees to keep themselves safe during therapy
A no-harm or no-suicide contract in TA is a specific therapeutic agreement where the client commits to keeping themselves safe, often used when script analysis reveals a destructive script trajectory.