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DSST Intro To Case Management And Counseling

Subjects : dsst, psychiatry
Instructions:
  • Answer 49 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 'Whole' person within their environment - family relationship - birth order - and behavior is purposeful - pulled goal - Inferiority complex.






2. Providing direct services -assessment - diagnosis - helping clients cope






3. Not to practice religion - spiritual beliefs - or medicine not even natural one.






4. Founded by Jay Haley & Milton Erikson - structural family therapy - They assume the problem is how the system malfunction 'identified Patient' expressing family dysfunction - Therapist tells you what to do - gives homework - confronts - balances-bla






5. be neutral - little self-disclosure - interpretation and ask questions to create insight. Careful with transference- when client transfer feeling anger or love to therapist. Countertransference - when therapist shows same feelings back.






6. Do not have enough information must make a quick decision






7. One of most common roles - accepts referrals - intake & assessment - plans & coordinates services - arranges meetings - is the link to other agencies & services






8. Failing to follow instructions - Miss appointments - Don't do hom\on't follow suggested activities - May be result of cultural - self-determination issues - Free to do so unless legal mandates - don't be offended - Continue to treat with dignity & re






9. Emphasizes agreed upon tasks & action steps to complete them (based on the belief that people are more likely to change as a result of taking action rather than simply changing their thoughts and feelings) - Large tasks are broken into smaller ones -






10. Mid-life crisis - 1st baby - normal things still have to adjust.






11. Social and systemic problems with client may get too involved because you have the unresolved issues - causing harm to client.






12. Helping people live their lives within their environment and in the manner consider normal for them






13. Education - knowledge






14. Identify problems - work for change to improve quality of life; generating interest - lobbying for legislation






15. Emphasis is on decreasing maladaptive (opposite of adaptive - more than one start with the dangerous one 1st) behaviors & increasing adaptive behaviors - must define behavior to be changed (observable & measurable) - select/implementconsequences/rein






16. One of the oldest roles. Working for client's rights to resources & services - especially for those who cannot advocate for themselves supporting positive change (policies & programs)






17. Person distance and being neutral - not being uncaring or unconcern - no not get too involved or take not to identifies with the - try to keep a balance.






18. Compassion - empathy - genuineness - creativity - hopefulness - energy - values - warmth - flexibility - persistence - optimism - maturity - sense of humor






19. Assess situation and Connect people with resources (provide information & referral)






20. Be open to all walks of life same sex marriage - different cultures - religions of all beliefs - ethnic backgrounds - sw must understand and respect differences






21. Not trying things in research - only use things you are train for.






22. May teach basic living skills - social skills stress management - conflict resolution - behavior management - parenting skills - etc.






23. Is your stuff family history - experiences - relationships w/friends - spouse - children - parents - sell-worth self-image ect any unfinished businesses unresolved issues


24. Counseling - emotional support -






25. Jeffrey Brackett (1860-1949) Social - focus on interactions with forces that change our lives Work - emphasis on professional practice Definition - professional activity of applying helping techniques in a disciplined manner to address social problem






26. Rape - assault - combat - sudden death - natural disaster.






27. Maintaining competence through - continuous self-assessment & self-care - Assess success or failure of efforts - personal & professional development - enhancing and advancing the profession






28. Including suicide - psychosis) - more serious meltdowns - cannot stop crying.






29. Prioritizes work - manages time - documents - maintains responsibility to agency employer






30. Rapid response/establish quick rapport - Cushion impact of a crisis (comfort measures) get coffee - get a private place - help them feel better - Frequent contact/short time - Focus on empowering client; assist w/ decision-making - Connect client w/


31. Loss of control and power - fear - depression - guilt - apathy - loss of self-esteem - disorientation - confusion - denial - anger - May feel numb - disorientated - most common sexual assaultedor death of a young child.






32. When risks of physical harm and death to self or someone else






33. Do not bring baggage - must have self-acceptance - bring your unique style - strength their weakness - have a degree of emotional detachment in needed






34. Focuses on changing through group experience and discussions with others who have similar problems - Most likely done in groups (Discussion groups - Task groups - Recreational groups - Exercise groups - Training groups) - Assumptions: People need to






35. Views the client as a whole biological - intellectual - emotional - social - familial - spiritual - economic - communal - and all other dimensions of the person.






36. Unconscious mind symbolic interpretation - hypnosis - dreams - free association - ink-blocks - projection techniques - defense mechanism - denial - regression -


37. Client has the right to know - before giving consent - explanation of: - services & costs - risks associated with treatment side effect of drugs electric shock - alternatives available to them - what they are signing & why






38. Facilitate professional development of staff through training - supervision - consultation - personnel management






39. Service (obligation to serve clients over self) - Social Justice (sensitivity to vulnerable - oppressed members of society) - Dignity & worth of the person (treat all clients with respect) - Meaningful Relationships with Clients - Integrity (ensure t






40. College student home sickness - sexual orientation






41. Shelter - food - clothing - financial assist






42. teach - encourager - collaborator - a therapeutic relationship - you study family - early recollections (3-5 years) -Private logic - insight - re-educate Carl Rogers - trustworthy - good potential help people - develop self-esteem through (unconditio






43. Personality disorder and psychosomatic (o-5 years old) - & conversion - saw people with paralysis - blindness - & mute for no physical reason






44. 1. Being multidimensional & focusing on interrelated aspects of human problems - life situations - & social Conditions.2. Assessments that are not constricted by a particular theory or intervention strategy (draws from many frameworks - eclectic) 3.






45. Like bullying - making fun - judging for how they look - racism - or sexual jokes. Eliminate injustices carry out social change efforts






46. Do not let your office unlocked when you are not in it - Do Not send faxes or Email clients of records unless positive only the person you are sending it to can get it - Never discuss a client in public or with someone not involved in case - Never sa






47. Client has the right to decide what is right for them right or wrong.






48. Plan - develop - implement policies - services - & programs within an organization






49. Grief therapy model- assumptions - change can occur in a relatively short time - Don't need to understand or analyze what caused a problem to solve it - Therapist' role: Help client recognize their control and ability to resolve their own problems