LPC Consultation and Supervision 2

Question 1

In Caplan's mental health consultation model, which type of consultation focuses on the consultee's difficulty with a client due to a knowledge or skill deficit?

Accepted Answer

Consultee-centered case consultation

Answer

Consultee-centered case consultation in Caplan's model addresses the consultee's professional difficulty—such as lack of knowledge, skill, confidence, or objectivity—rather than focusing solely on the client.

Question 2

A school counselor who provides expertise and guidance to a teacher regarding a student's behavioral difficulties is functioning in the role of:

Accepted Answer

Consultant

Answer

When a counselor provides expert guidance to another professional regarding a client or student, they are functioning as a consultant in a non-hierarchical, advisory capacity.

Question 3

Which consultation model emphasizes addressing organizational systems and uses data to resolve systemic problems rather than individual client issues?

Accepted Answer

Organizational consultation

Answer

Organizational consultation focuses on systemic, institutional, or environmental problems within an organization, using data-driven approaches to improve overall functioning.

Question 4

Bergan's behavioral consultation model involves which sequential four-stage problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

Problem identification, problem analysis, plan implementation, problem evaluation

Answer

Bergan's behavioral consultation model follows four stages: problem identification, problem analysis, plan implementation, and problem evaluation, mirroring a scientific problem-solving approach.

Question 5

A consultee demonstrates 'theme interference' in Caplan's consultation model when:

Accepted Answer

They emotionally over-identify with a client due to an unresolved personal issue

Answer

Theme interference in Caplan's model occurs when the consultee's unresolved personal issues or stereotypes distort their perception of a client, preventing objective professional work.

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LPC Consultation and Supervision 2