TCC Texas Counselor Counseling Theories & Techniques 2

Question 1

In Adlerian therapy, what is the primary goal of the 'lifestyle assessment'?

Accepted Answer

To understand the client's unique pattern of beliefs and behaviors developed in childhood

Answer

Adlerian lifestyle assessment explores the client's early recollections, family constellation, and core beliefs to understand their unique way of navigating the world.

Question 2

Which technique in Gestalt therapy involves the client speaking to an empty chair to work through unfinished business?

Accepted Answer

Empty chair technique

Answer

The empty chair technique allows clients to address unresolved feelings toward a person or part of themselves by speaking directly to an imagined presence.

Question 3

A counselor using Motivational Interviewing (MI) asks, 'What would have to happen for you to consider making a change?' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Evoking change talk

Answer

Evoking change talk in MI involves asking questions that elicit the client's own motivations and reasons for change.

Question 4

In Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the 'B' in the ABC model stands for:

Accepted Answer

Beliefs

Answer

In REBT's ABC model, A=Activating event, B=Beliefs (rational or irrational), and C=Consequences (emotional and behavioral).

Question 5

Which family therapy approach uses 'triangulation' as a key concept to explain relational dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Bowen systems theory

Answer

Bowen's systems theory describes triangulation as the process of involving a third party to reduce tension between two individuals in a relationship.

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TCC Texas Counselor Counseling Theories & Techniques 2