NURS 661- EXAM 2 LATEST
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QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
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person-centered therapy
Therapy method in which the client, rather than the
counselor, primarily directs the course of discussion,
seeking self-discovery and self-responsibility.
Humans are trustworthy and positive, capable of making
changes towards self-actualization
Goals of Person-Centered Therapy
- Have a greater understanding for oneself
-Improve self-esteem and openess
-Facilitate growth and development
- Eliminate feelings of distress
Role the Person-Centered Therapist
A facilitator (helper) who sets the stage and believes the
client is able to do what is necessary for growth and
change, self-actualization. Client determines goals of
therapy. Non-directive.
- Listening and understanding
-Unconditional positive regard
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
,action therapy in which the goal is to help clients
overcome problems by learning to identify and change
behaviors/thought patterns
Goals of CBT
1. Relieve symptoms and solve problems
2. Develop strategies for solving future problems
3. Help change irrational, distorted thinking
Leader of CBT role
Functions as expert/teacher. Gives information and
teaches coping skills and methods of modifying behavior
Steps in Cognitive Restructuring
1. Tune in: Thought diary, Autonomic thought record.
2. Identifying dysfunctional beliefs and patterns of
thoughts that underlie their problems
3. Identifying situations that evoke dysfunctional
cognitions/ focus on the words that are negative
4. Stop the negative words
5. Change them to a positive words
Gestalt therapy
focuses on insight into gestalts in patients and their
relations to the world, and often uses role playing to aid
the resolution of past conflicts.
Work through interpersonal and internal conflict
Focuses on the PRESENT MOMENT instead of past
experiences
, empty chair technique (gestalt)
A role-playing intervention in which clients play
conflicting parts. This typically consists of clients
engaging in an imaginary dialogue between different
sides of themselves.
To help others see things from a different perspective or
different point of view. Is to also gain insight into feelings
and behaviors.
Blocking
Sometimes a leader must intervene to stop
counterproductive behaviors within the group. Blocking is
a skill that requires sensitivity, directness, and the ability
to stop the activity without attacking the person. The
attention should be on the behavior not the character of
the person and labeling should be avoided. Aim is to
protect the member and to enhance the flow of group
process.
Emphathizing
Identifying with clients by assuming their frames of
reference. The core of the skill of empathy lies in the
leader's ability to sensitively grasp the subjective world of
the participant and yet retain his or her own
separateness. The aim is to foster trust in the therapeutic
relationship; to communicate understanding; to
encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
Evaluating
UPDATED VERSION (109
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
person-centered therapy
Therapy method in which the client, rather than the
counselor, primarily directs the course of discussion,
seeking self-discovery and self-responsibility.
Humans are trustworthy and positive, capable of making
changes towards self-actualization
Goals of Person-Centered Therapy
- Have a greater understanding for oneself
-Improve self-esteem and openess
-Facilitate growth and development
- Eliminate feelings of distress
Role the Person-Centered Therapist
A facilitator (helper) who sets the stage and believes the
client is able to do what is necessary for growth and
change, self-actualization. Client determines goals of
therapy. Non-directive.
- Listening and understanding
-Unconditional positive regard
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
,action therapy in which the goal is to help clients
overcome problems by learning to identify and change
behaviors/thought patterns
Goals of CBT
1. Relieve symptoms and solve problems
2. Develop strategies for solving future problems
3. Help change irrational, distorted thinking
Leader of CBT role
Functions as expert/teacher. Gives information and
teaches coping skills and methods of modifying behavior
Steps in Cognitive Restructuring
1. Tune in: Thought diary, Autonomic thought record.
2. Identifying dysfunctional beliefs and patterns of
thoughts that underlie their problems
3. Identifying situations that evoke dysfunctional
cognitions/ focus on the words that are negative
4. Stop the negative words
5. Change them to a positive words
Gestalt therapy
focuses on insight into gestalts in patients and their
relations to the world, and often uses role playing to aid
the resolution of past conflicts.
Work through interpersonal and internal conflict
Focuses on the PRESENT MOMENT instead of past
experiences
, empty chair technique (gestalt)
A role-playing intervention in which clients play
conflicting parts. This typically consists of clients
engaging in an imaginary dialogue between different
sides of themselves.
To help others see things from a different perspective or
different point of view. Is to also gain insight into feelings
and behaviors.
Blocking
Sometimes a leader must intervene to stop
counterproductive behaviors within the group. Blocking is
a skill that requires sensitivity, directness, and the ability
to stop the activity without attacking the person. The
attention should be on the behavior not the character of
the person and labeling should be avoided. Aim is to
protect the member and to enhance the flow of group
process.
Emphathizing
Identifying with clients by assuming their frames of
reference. The core of the skill of empathy lies in the
leader's ability to sensitively grasp the subjective world of
the participant and yet retain his or her own
separateness. The aim is to foster trust in the therapeutic
relationship; to communicate understanding; to
encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
Evaluating
