Characteristics and Skills Flashcards
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Which listening skill involves tracking both verbal content and nonverbal cues such as posture, eye contact, and tone?
Answer: Active listening
Active listening encompasses attending to the full range of client communication, including nonverbal signals alongside spoken content.
A counselor who regularly engages in peer consultation primarily demonstrates which professional characteristic?
Answer: Commitment to ongoing professional growth and ethical practice
Seeking peer consultation reflects a counselor's dedication to professional development and ethical, effective practice.
When a client says 'I'm fine' but is crying, a skilled counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Gently reflect the discrepancy between words and affect
Reflecting the discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal communication invites the client to explore their true emotional state.
The concept of 'unconditional positive regard' in counseling practice means the counselor:
Answer: Accepts the client as a person regardless of their behaviors or values
Unconditional positive regard, a core condition from Rogers, involves accepting the client fully without judgment or conditions.
A supervisee asks how to handle strong dislike of a client. The supervisor should FIRST recommend:
Answer: Exploring countertransference through personal reflection and supervision
Countertransference is best addressed through self-reflection and supervision before any action affecting the client's care is taken.
Which of the following is MOST characteristic of a skilled counselor's use of silence?
Answer: Using silence intentionally to allow the client time to reflect
Intentional use of silence provides clients with space for self-reflection and deeper processing of emotional material.
An effective LPC maintains clear professional boundaries primarily to:
Answer: Protect the client's welfare and the integrity of the therapeutic process
Professional boundaries safeguard clients from exploitation and maintain the trust and safety necessary for effective therapy.