Client Attitudes, Mindfulness, and Interviewing & Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology - Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to client attitudes, mindfulness, and interviewing/counseling in speech-language pathology.

Change process

The way clients adapt to new speech behaviors, including shifts in attitude, self-concept, and the therapist–client relationship.

Psychological implications

In articulation therapy, the mental and emotional factors that affect learning and change; its relevance depends on the therapist’s approach.

Interpersonal relationship in therapy

The dynamic between therapist and client that influences therapy outcomes beyond techniques.

Functional articulation disorders

Speech disorders where change is strongly influenced by the client’s attitudes, self-image, and psychological context.

World within his skin

The client’s internal world and daily experiences that the therapist must understand to facilitate change.

Self-concept

One’s perception of themselves; therapy aims to align speech change with a positive self-image.

Carryover (generalization)

Transfer of learned speech changes from therapy to real-life settings.

Motivation

Internal and external forces that drive a client to begin and sustain change in speech.

Internal control

Client takes ownership of change and the process, showing readiness to act.

External control

Change driven by others (e.g., therapist or parents) that may not align with the client’s values.

Therapeutic alliance

The collaborative, trusting relationship between therapist and client essential for effective therapy.

Evidence-based practice (EBP)

Integration of clinical expertise, external scientific evidence, and client perspectives to provide high-quality services.

Information-getting interview

An interview aimed at collecting objective data (onset, conditions, scores) and subjective attitudes/feelings.

Information-giving interview

An interview designed to convey results, prognosis, and plans to clients and families.

Counseling interview

An interview aimed at influencing attitudes and providing emotional support.

Dyad

Interpersonal interaction between two parties (e.g., parent and clinician or client and clinician).

Spectator observation

Observation from a distance (e.g., behind a glass partition) used to gather objective data.

Participant observation

Direct interaction in the same setting (e.g., in a classroom) to gather data.

Hawthorne effect

Behavior changes that occur when people know they are being observed.

Case history questionnaire

A tool to collect background information; advantages include private reflection, limitations include recall issues.

IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

A formal plan used in educational settings that guides information-sharing and goal-setting during interviews.

Emotional safety

A counseling principle of creating a safe, nonjudgmental space before presenting information.

Emotional support before comprehension

Luterman’s idea that emotional support should precede information to enhance retention.

Mindfulness

Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally; a practical, present-focused form of conscious living.

Attending behavior

Being fully present and listening attentively to the client during counseling.

Nonjudgmental listening

Listening without imposing personal judgments, fostering openness and trust.