NCC Helping Relationships

Question 1

Which core condition, described by Carl Rogers, refers to the counselor's acceptance of the client without judgment or conditions?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard

Answer

Unconditional positive regard is Rogers' term for fully accepting and valuing the client regardless of what they say or do, without conditions.

Question 2

A counselor says, 'It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities at work.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Reflection of feeling

Answer

Reflection of feeling mirrors the emotional content of the client's message back to them to demonstrate empathic understanding.

Question 3

The SOLER model of active listening includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Establish emotional rapport

Answer

SOLER stands for Sit squarely, Open posture, Lean toward client, Eye contact, and Relax — establishing emotional rapport is not one of the five components.

Question 4

Which counseling skill involves restating the cognitive content of a client's message in the counselor's own words?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Answer

Paraphrasing captures the factual or cognitive content of the client's message using the counselor's own words to demonstrate understanding.

Question 5

Immediacy in the helping relationship refers to:

Accepted Answer

Discussing what is happening between the counselor and client in the present moment

Answer

Immediacy involves the counselor addressing the here-and-now dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, including feelings and patterns between counselor and client.

NCC - National Certified Counselor Practice Test

NCC - National Certified Counselor Practice Test

NCC Helping Relationships