Treatment Overview by Kristy S.E. Weissling

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes regarding treatment processes, strategies, and the role of counselors in therapy.

Aphasia

A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.

ABI

Acquired Brain Injury, a type of brain injury that occurs after birth.

Treatment Strategies

Approaches used to address specific impairments or challenges in therapy.

Restorative Treatment

Treatment aimed at restoring lost function or skills.

Compensatory Treatment

Techniques used to compensate for lost function or skills.

Direct Treatment

Therapy that directly addresses the impairment or disorder.

Indirect Treatment

Supportive strategies that do not directly address the impairment.

Counseling

A method of providing information and support to clients and their families.

Empathetic Understanding

The ability to understand a client's perspective and experiences.

Congruence

The alignment between a clinician's words and non-verbal communication.

Personal Adjustment Counseling

Counseling that helps clients adjust to the effects of a disorder.

Environmental Adaptations

Changes made to the environment to support a client's needs.

Metacognitive Strategy Training

Teaching clients to understand and control their own cognitive processes.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and supporting a client's feelings without judgment.

Supportive Empowerment

Encouraging clients and their families to manage their own challenges.

Chemical Dependence

A condition resulting from the use of substances that alters brain function.

Suicidal Ideation

Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide.