Counseling Theory Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'countertransference' in psychodynamic therapy?
Answer: The therapist's emotional reactions to the client influenced by the therapist's own unresolved issues
Countertransference refers to the therapist's unconscious emotional responses to the client, shaped by the therapist's own history and conflicts.
Person-centered therapy's concept of 'congruence' refers to:
Answer: The therapist being genuine and transparent rather than hiding behind a professional facade
Congruence (genuineness) means the therapist's inner experience and outer expression are aligned, fostering an authentic therapeutic relationship.
Narrative therapy, associated with Michael White and David Epston, encourages clients to:
Answer: Reauthor their life stories by separating themselves from problem-saturated narratives
Narrative therapy uses externalizing conversations and re-storying to help clients see that they are not their problems and can write alternative life narratives.
According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the central conflict of adolescence is:
Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion
During adolescence (ages 12–18), Erikson believed the primary developmental task is forming a coherent personal identity versus experiencing confusion about one's role.
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 'behavioral activation' is primarily used to treat:
Answer: Depression and anhedonia
Behavioral activation targets depression by increasing engagement in rewarding activities to break cycles of withdrawal, avoidance, and low mood.
Which theoretical approach uses the concept of 'differentiation of self' to explain emotional functioning within families?
Answer: Bowen Family Systems Theory
Bowen's theory centers on differentiation of self — the ability to maintain one's identity and values while staying emotionally connected to others.
A counselor working with a trauma survivor uses EMDR. The 'bilateral stimulation' in EMDR is thought to function by:
Answer: Facilitating the brain's natural information processing of traumatic memories
EMDR's bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones) is hypothesized to facilitate adaptive processing of traumatic memories stored in a dysfunctional state.