Intervention Techniques Flashcards
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A bariatric client says, "I know I should stop late-night snacking, but it's the only time I relax." Which motivational interviewing technique best responds to this ambivalence?
Answer: Developing discrepancy between current behavior and personal goals
Developing discrepancy helps the client see the gap between their behavior and their weight-loss goals without confrontation.
In cognitive behavioral therapy for post-surgical bariatric patients, which tool is most commonly used to identify triggers for emotional eating?
Answer: A self-monitoring food and mood diary
Self-monitoring diaries link eating episodes to emotions and situations, revealing behavioral triggers.
A counselor asks a pre-surgical client, "On a scale of 0 to 10, how confident are you that you can follow the post-op diet?" This is an example of which technique?
Answer: Using a confidence ruler to assess self-efficacy
Scaling questions, or confidence rulers, gauge self-efficacy and open discussion about strengthening confidence.
Which intervention is most appropriate when a client repeatedly engages in "grazing" behavior six months after gastric sleeve surgery?
Answer: Structured meal planning with scheduled eating times and stimulus control
Grazing responds best to structured, scheduled eating combined with stimulus-control strategies that limit food cues.
During a session, a client becomes defensive when the counselor suggests reducing sugary drinks. According to motivational interviewing, the counselor should first do what?
Answer: Roll with resistance by reflecting the client's concerns
Rolling with resistance through reflective listening defuses defensiveness and preserves the therapeutic alliance.
Which behavioral technique involves removing tempting foods from the home and avoiding eating while watching television?
Answer: Stimulus control
Stimulus control modifies the environment to reduce cues that trigger unwanted eating behaviors.
A client states, "I ate one cookie, so my whole diet is ruined." Which cognitive distortion should the counselor target?
Answer: All-or-nothing thinking
Viewing one lapse as total failure is classic all-or-nothing (dichotomous) thinking addressed in CBT.