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DSST Methods Of Counseling
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DSST Methods Of Counseling
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1. Father of Social Learning Theory - which states that people learn from one another through imitation - observation -and modeling

2. A statement of client rights and responsibilities - which must include: what will happen in therapy; qualifications - policies and procedures of the therapist; and information on other sources of help

3. Transition over the life course which influences behavior according to Brofenbrenner

4. Act which requires records to be completed within 48 hours and maintained for a minimum of 6 years

5. Legal right to keep your records confidential

6. Disorder of adolescence and childhood characterized by socially disruptive behaviors which are either attentional or hyperactive; present before age 7 & persisting for at least 6 months

7. State of nonjudgmental - purposeful focus on the present moment to moment

8. Free of charge

9. Environmental and personal space; varies depending on the relationship between people involved; 3-4 feet best for therapy

10. Unconscious redirection of feelings from therapist to client

11. Part of the lymbic system which controls emotions - especially fear and fight/flight response

12. Unconscious redirection of feelings toward another

13. Economic - social & political systems which influence behavior according to Brofenbrenner

14. Founder of Family Systems Therapy - which views the family as a unit and uses the following terms to describe interactions within the unit: triangles - differentiation of self - nuclear family - multi-generational transmission - emotionally cut off -

15. Researchers who are a major source of cultural competency & cultural awareness information

16. One of the five dimensions of non-verbal behavior - which includes: physical characteristics - touch - and body movements (even minute movements of facial muscles and eyes)

17. Diagnostic manual for mental health disorders

18. Immediate surroundings - such as nuclear family - which influence behavior according to Brofenbrenner

19. A MH licensure earned by completing a doctorate in psychology - along with 2-3 years of post-grad training emphasizing diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders

20. Fundamental human emotion that prepares the body for fight or flight in threatening situations - diagnosed as a disorder if anticipatory fear interrupts the individuals ability to perform daily functions

21. Style of clinical note taking: Subjective info - verbalizations made by client Objective info - counselor measures by formal assessment or observation Assessment data - counselors diagnosis or assessment of the subjective and objective data Plan - wh

22. Cultural system which influences behavior according to Brofenbrenner

23. Largest scientific organization in the world - focused on understanding - treatment and prevention of mental health disorders

24. Created a hierarchy of needs - which flowed in the following order: physiological - safety - love & belonging - self esteem - & self actualization

25. Lack of clear boundaries in a relationship - tends to be over-involved and intrusive