LPCC Clinical Procedures and Protocols 3

Question 1

A counselor is using motivational interviewing (MI). Which technique best reflects the 'rolling with resistance' principle?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting the client's ambivalence without judgment

Answer

Rolling with resistance means reflecting the client's ambivalence non-confrontationally rather than pushing for change.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a safety plan in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

To provide the client with personalized coping strategies and crisis resources for high-risk moments

Answer

A safety plan equips the client with individualized warning signs, coping steps, support contacts, and crisis resources for use during suicidal crises.

Question 3

In CBT protocol, what is the primary purpose of a thought record?

Accepted Answer

To help clients identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts

Answer

Thought records help clients recognize automatic thoughts, evaluate their accuracy, and develop balanced alternative perspectives.

Question 4

A client with PTSD is beginning Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. Which component is introduced first in standard PE protocol?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation about PTSD and treatment rationale

Answer

PE begins with psychoeducation about PTSD symptoms and a clear treatment rationale before any exposure exercises are introduced.

Question 5

Which standard is used to evaluate whether a counselor's conduct meets professional expectations in a malpractice claim?

Accepted Answer

The standard of care established by what a reasonable, similarly trained professional would do

Answer

Malpractice is determined by whether the counselor's actions deviated from what a reasonably competent professional in the same field would have done.

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test

LPCC Clinical Procedures and Protocols 3