PSY 63600 - Preparing For Community Practice Final Exam Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts in the PSY 63600 course, focusing on terminology relevant to community practice and mental health.

American Disabilities Act

A legislation that provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities.

Community Mental Health Act of 1963

A law aimed at improving the treatment of individuals with mental illness through community-based services.

Suicide Recovery Model

A framework for understanding the processes involved in recovering from suicidal behaviors and thoughts.

Integrated Care

A systematic coordination of physical and mental health care.

Mental Status Exams

An assessment of a person's cognitive functioning and emotional state.

Motivational Interviewing

A client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Client Centered Advocacy

A practice of promoting the needs and welfare of clients in a manner that respects their autonomy.

Progress Notes

Documentation of a client's progress throughout treatment, detailing goals, interventions, and outcomes.

SMART goals

A framework for setting clear and achievable objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Trauma informed care

An approach that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of trauma.

Person Centered Care

A holistic approach that honors the individual’s preferences, needs, and values.

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

504 Plans

Plans developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law receives accommodations that ensure their academic success.

Multisystemic approach

An intervention that addresses the various systems influencing a client, emphasizing family and community involvement.

Suicide Assessment

The evaluation process to determine the risk of suicide in an individual.

Protective Factors

Conditions or attributes that lessen or eliminate the risk of a negative outcome.

Case Conceptualization

A process of gathering and interpreting information about a client to develop a comprehensive understanding of their issues.

Interpretive summaries

Concise overviews of a client’s case details that integrate assessment findings and therapeutic progress.

Termination Summaries

Documents that outline the reasons for ending treatment and the client's progress.