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MFT Clinical Exam (Theories of Psychotherapy) Questions and Answers
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MFT Clinical Exam (Theories of Psychotherapy)Questions and Answers
Client Centered Therapy Role of therapist Correct Ans-non-directive
helper who sets the stage
believes client has what is necessary for growth and change through self actualization
client determines goals
Client-Centered Goals Correct Ans-self acceptance
congruence between idealized and actual selves
increased self functioning
decrease defensiveness, insecurity and guilt
increased comfort with others
increase ability to express feelings in here and now
Client Centered interventions Correct Ans-Congruence (therapist is genuine with client)
Unconditional Positive Regard
Empathy
Self Actualization
Locus of Control
Non-Directive Therapy
Bowen Family Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-multigenerational, focus on reducing
anxiety and emotional reactivity, increasing differentiation of self; facilitate DETRIANGULATION;
emotional cutoff, uses GENOGRAM to identify dysfunctional patterns, I statements, opening
"cut-off" relationships; interrupts arguments to prevent open conflict to avoid high anxiety;
bibliotherapy; teach and model communication skills
,Strategic Family Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-sees relationships as struggles of power;
short/brief term focusing on participants in the problem; action-oriented and uses paradoxical
interventions; therapist very directive; focuses on solving presenting problems, changing
dysfunctional patterns of interaction, and eliminating symptoms; terms include circular
questioning, first/second order change
Structural Family Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-short/brief term focusing on nuclear
family only; action precedes understanding; looks at coalitions, subsystems,
disengaged/enmeshed boundaries; reframe problem; highlight and modify interactions
Satir/ Communications Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-humanistic approach focusing on
self-esteem, personal growth, self-awareness, and communication; uses family chronology,
family sculpting, metaphors and storytelling; encourages responsibility
Gestalt Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-existential and humanistic, phenomenological
method (description without interpretation), here-and-now focus, experiments; focus on
process (what is happening) and content (what is being talked about)
Existential Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-focuses on finding philosophical meaning in the
face of anxiety by choosing to think and act authentically and responsibly; therapist presence is
essential; client confronts existential anxiety, acceptance of RESPONSIBILITY that comes with
freedom; meaning of life always changing; honor the emotional pain and find meaning in it
Experiential/Symbolic Therapy in a Nutshell Correct Ans-change happens though existential
encounter (authentic meeting of the therapist and client in the moment); therapist is authentic,
playful, and creative; goal is growth and increased flexibility; battle for structure, battle for
initiative; need for entire family to participate in therapy
Adlerian Therapy theory of change Correct Ans-increase client's self awareness
challenging and modifying fundamental premises, life goals, and basic concepts
Adlerian Therapy therapist role Correct Ans-Accepting, encouraging, optimistic
, collaborative
co- thinker
Adlerian Therapy Treatment goals Correct Ans-challenge premises and life goals
develop socially useful goals and increase social interests
increase sense of belonging
Adlerian Therapy Concepts and Interventions Correct Ans-Inferiority - the source of human
striving
Early recollection (assessment tool, events before age 10)
Family Constellation (family dynamics when client was young)
Lifestyle Assessment : questionnaire
Dream interpretation - an open pathway to true thoughts, emotions, and actions
Summary - sharing the result of assessments as narrative
Role-Playing (MIDDLE STAGE OF THERAPY)
Guided Imagery (MIDDLE STAGE OF THERAPY)
Encouragement
Adlerian phases of Treatment beginning Correct Ans-Establish person to person relationship
Help clients become aware of assets and strengths
Complete Assessments
Share Summary
Focus on dynamics that shaped sense of self, inferiority and world
Adlerian Therapy phase of treatment middle Correct Ans-Encourage self understanding
through interpretation
Through therapist's optimism, overcome insecurity
Collaboratively explore how to become deeply connected in social context
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