Ca lmft Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CA LMFT Clinical Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Pick things like solution-focused and narrative-therapy and more empowerment-based for what population? African American populations When working with African American populations --> Avoid ___________________ bc it's too directive strategic family therapy Really important to __________________________________ with Asian-American communities establish credibility When working with Asian-American communities, tx be _________...

CA LMFT CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ _____ vs ______ (6-12 years) The child's psychosocial task during this stage is to develop a sense of competence by beginning school and learning to do things on his own which instills a sense of pride and confidence. A child's peer group also begins to be of greater significance in this stage as well and contributes to a child's self-esteem. If adults do not support the child in his initiative, then a sense of inferio...

THEORIES FOR THE CA LMFT CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - -Change happens through (1) mindfulness, (2) developing skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional regulation, and (3) improving interpersonal problem solving skills. DBT goal - -For the client to improve their emotional and cognitive regulation. Mindfulness - -To practice being fully aware and present in this one moment. Distress Tolerance - -How to tolerate pain in ...

CA MFT LAW & ETHICS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED. scope of practice... applies to: defined by: can you expand yours?: - -applies to: everyone in your profession equally defined by: state law can you expand yours?: no (unless you get additional licenses) scope of competence... applies to: defined by: can you expand yours?: - -applies to: you specifically defined by: your education & experience & training can you expand yours?: Yes, w/ additional education, training, ...

CA MFT Exam - Law & Ethics Questions and Answers Rated A+ MFT Scope of Practice A legal term. An LMFT may: Practice psychotherapy Diagnose and treat mental disorders (in order to improve client's relationships) Administer and interpret psychological tests (as long as doing so is within the MFT's scope of competence as determined by education, training, or experience, and as long as it is directed toward improving client's relationships Privilege A legal term. The legal right not to have conf...

CA MFT LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2024 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. Question ID #119: When an adolescent client is suicidal, the therapist ________________. Select one: A.must tell the client's parent or legal guardian B.must contact child protective services C.may break confidentiality if necessary to prevent the threatened danger D.should have the client complete a safety plan - -The correct answer is C.Breaking confidentiality when a client of any age is suicida...

CA MFT TDC CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ During a family therapy session, the therapist notices that both the 6-year-old and the 4- year-old children have bandages on their hands. The mother discloses tearfully that she can't trust her 15-year-old stepson to stay alone with her young children because he superglued their hands to his door. The husband shakes his head and says, "We already dealt with this. It won't happen again." What should the therapist do N...

CA MFT CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ L or E? Advertising - -BOTH L- Do not mislead of falsely advertise E- Avoid false/misleading advertising; Avoid/correct misleading claims and info; Do not solicit testimonials from vulnerable clients L or E? Auth to share info - -BOTH L- Anyone 12+ should sign release E- All members of treatment unit who are 12+ should sign L or E? Business Practices - -Legal - Post license; Disclose owner's name and license of business ...

CA MFT LAW & ETHICS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ Ignorance of the law is an acceptable legal defense for injuring clients. - -False Clients have the right to sue their clinician for abandonment. - -True A client is legally entitled to adequate information from the therapist before the client provides consent to treat. - -True Clinicians should take additional steps if necessary to insure a client's comprehension of the informed consent contract. - -True Couples shoul...

CA MFT CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ Gestalt - -awareness of here and now Object relations/psychodynamic - -reparative experiences with therapist Narrative - -Identify unique outcomes emphasizes finding solutions not on discovering the cause of origins of the problem - - SOlution FOcused Therapist is non-directive - -Client-Centered/Humanistic Change occurs through action-oriented directives - -strategic Restructure the family's organization - -structural phi...