LMHC Counseling Skills and Interventions 2

Question 1

A counselor uses the technique of 'tracking' in a session. What does this involve?

Accepted Answer

Following the client's narrative and reflecting themes back

Answer

Tracking involves the counselor closely following the client's narrative, noticing recurring themes, and reflecting those patterns back to increase awareness.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the use of confrontation in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Pointing out discrepancies between the client's stated values and behaviors

Answer

Therapeutic confrontation involves pointing out discrepancies between what a client says, feels, and does — not attacking or pressuring the client.

Question 3

A counselor working with a depressed client consistently validates the client's emotions before offering coping strategies. This approach is most consistent with which framework?

Accepted Answer

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Answer

DBT emphasizes the dialectic of validation and change — therapists validate the client's emotions while simultaneously working toward behavioral change.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using scaling questions in solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)?

Accepted Answer

To help clients track and measure their own progress toward goals

Answer

Scaling questions (e.g., 'On a scale of 1-10, where are you today?') help clients assess progress, identify small gains, and build motivation.

Question 5

A counselor asks a client, 'If you woke up tomorrow and the problem was solved, what would be different about your day?' This is an example of which SFBT technique?

Accepted Answer

The miracle question

Answer

The miracle question invites the client to imagine life without the problem, helping identify goals and preferred futures.

(LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification Practice Test

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LMHC Counseling Skills and Interventions 2