2nd exam

Behavior management

Refers to a class pf therapeutic technique for altering behavior by changing one or more aspect of an individual environment.

Behavior Management

Is a component of TCMP that introduces the concept and mechanics of the various shaping tool in order to facilitate the management of and shape the behavior of the residents.

Behavior shaping tools

Are employed to strengthen the learning process and the practice of more adaptive behavior within the social learning environment

Pre morning meeting

It is done early in the morning prior to the morning meeting

Morning Meeting

It is a daily ritual that starts the day in therapeutic community facilities

Bans

Are containment actions that limit certain privileges to all or portions of the community for major breakdowns in house structure

Public announcement and community concerns

The first part of the meeting consist of public announcements regarding important activities or businesses and other information that the community needs to know.

Community-spirit building or up rituals

Warmth

Also known as unconditional positive regard. It involves accepting caring about the client as person regardless of any evaluation or prejudices on the clients behavior pr thoughts.

Respect

It refers to the belief in the client’s ability to make appropriate decisions and deal appropriately with his or her lifep situation

Congruence

Also known as genuineness. It includes the act of being honest and authentic in dealing with the client. It is showing real concern rather than focusing on technique during session

Confidentiality

Means that anything discussed during counseling sessions is held absolutely private and not to be discussed anywhere.

Client centered therapy

It is also known as person centered therapy or rogerian therapy, it is a non directive form of talk therapy

Existential therapy

It focuses on free will self determination and the search for meaning, often centering on the persons rather than on the symptom.

Gestalt therapy

It is a form of psychotherapy that centered on increasing a person’s awareness, freedom and self direction. It focuses ok the present moment rather than past experience.

It is based on the idea that people are influenced by their present environment