h 1 Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

Practice flashcards covering Chapter 1 of 'Intentional Interviewing and Counseling', focusing on definitions, core concepts like cultural intentionality, and the microskills hierarchy.

What are the three core professional activities discussed in Chapter 1 that are often used interchangeably?

Interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy

How is interviewing defined in the context of the textbook?

The process of gathering data, providing information and advice to clients, and suggesting workable alternatives for resolving concerns.

What is the goal of coaching according to van Zyl et al. (2020)?

The “identification, utilization, and development of personal/psychological strengths and resources in order to enhance positive states, traits and behavior.”

How is counseling characterized in comparison to interviewing?

An intensive and personal process for clients; focused on listening and developing strategies for change and growth.

What is the primary focus of psychotherapy?

Deep-seated and entrenched client issues, which often require more time for resolution.

According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH, 2021), what is the average number of individual sessions attended by student-clients?

$4.35$ individual sessions.

What percentage of students reported that counseling helped them remain engaged in their institutions?

$$62.3\,\%$$

According to Prochaska, Norcross, and Saul (2020), how does the typical client receiving psychotherapy compare to untreated people within a dozen sessions?

The typical client is better off than $80\,\%$ to $85\,\%$ of untreated people.

What is the average effect size of psychotherapy compared with no treatment?

$$0.85$$

What are the four components of practicing cultural humility listed in the text?

Self-reflexivity and self-awareness, valuing clients’ expertise on the social and cultural context of their lives, openness to power-balanced relationships, and a lifelong dedication to learning.

What is the definition of cultural intentionality?

Acting with a sense of capability and flexibly choosing an action from a range of alternatives while honoring diverse cultural beliefs.

What are the three key goals of counseling and psychotherapy identified by the text?

Self-actualization, resilience, and advocacy and resolution of client issues.

In the context of counseling, what is the definition of resilience?

The ability to resolve issues and concerns, handle future difficulties, become more competent, and respect oneself more.

What does Rogers (1961) define as the curative force in psychotherapy?

Self-actualization, which is the tendency for a person to actualize themselves and activate all capacities of the organism.

How did Maslow (1987) distinguish self-actualization from other types of motivation?

It is growth-motivated rather than deficiency-motivated.

What are microskills?

The communication skill units of the interview that identify the behavioral foundations of intentional interviewing and counseling.

What framework is used for integrating microskills into a complete counseling session?

The five-stage structure, which provides an empathetic relationship-story and strength-goals-restory-action framework.

What does transcendence refer to in the microskills hierarchy?

The capacity to go beyond yourself and successfully apply newly mastered skills to help others.

What are the six steps in the learning framework for mastering counseling skills?

1. Introduction; 2. Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills; 3. Observation; 4. Multiple Applications; 5. Action: Key Points and Practice; 6. Portfolio of Competencies and Personal Reflection.

What term describes the brain's ability to rewire itself and develop new neural networks?

Neuroplasticity (also referred to as neurogenesis in the text).

What percentage of medical issues involve the brain and stress according to Ratey and Manning (2014)?

$$80\,\%$$

What are the four common terms used for remote delivery of counseling services?

Telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychology, and distance counseling.

What are three social justice constraints mentioned regarding telemental health access?

Limited access to the Internet, lack of broadband capability, and the absence of safe, private settings.