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PSYCHOTHERAPY TEST1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Evatee 10/22/24 PSYCHOTHERAPY
,PSYCHOTHERAPY TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
What is psychotherapy? Answer - Psychotherapy utilizes specific techniques
and can only occur within the context of a 'therapeutic relationship'. It is used
to treat disorders of thought, cognition, mood, emotional regulation,
perception or memory. These disorders must seriously impair an individual's
judgement, insight, behaviour, communication or social functioning.
What are the factors involved in the growth and change in treatment of mental
health counselling and psychotherapy? Answer - • De-institution
• Re-evaluation of the cost effectiveness of existing treatments ) i.e. long-term
vs. short-term, impatient vs. outpatient)
• Mental health prevalence studies
• Social cost studies (CCSA)
• Social reforms
• Advances in neurobiology
• Influence of social-work perspectives/contextual factors
In the past decade in Ontario, we have seen several shifts in mental health and
addictions counselling. These include: Answer - Establishment of the
psychotherapy act in 2007
Establishment of mental health act 1990
Movement away from institutionalized care
Expansion of community-based treatment services
Recognition of addictions/mental health conditions as "disabilities" (Ontario
Human Rights Commission)
, Creation of multidisciplinary teams
Increased focus on prevention and early intervention
What are the current issues and trends in the field of addictions and mental
health treatment in Ontario? Answer - • Establishment of new college of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Development of a new addictions and mental health strategy (MHLTC)
released in 2009
• Integrated, multidisciplinary treatment approaches (ACT teams)
• Court diversion programs
• Harm reduction approaches
• Effort to reduce stigma (TAMI project)
• Welcoming perspective "every door is the right door"
What is the definition of a helping relationship? Answer - • At least one of the
parties has the intent of promoting the growth, development, maturity,
improved functioning and improved coping with life of the other
• The counsellor/therapist/helper should have knowledge and training to assist
the client in an intentional and systematic way
• We often help facilitate the process of change, rather than providing the
recipe for change (client centred vs. client-directed)
• The helper has professional responsibilities, i.e. boundaries, confidentially
guidelines/commitments
What are the four basic goal areas for counselling? Answer - 1)
Behaviour/lifestyle change
2) Increasing awareness or insight and understanding
3) Relief from suffering
4) Changes in thoughts and self-perceptions
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