NCMHCE Counseling Skills and Interventions

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What is a Growth Group in counseling?

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A type of counseling group that provides opportunities for members to develop a deeper awareness of their own thoughts, feelings, and behavior, as well as develop their individual potentialities.

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Who is Carl Whitaker?

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Known as the dean of family therapy, he developed experiential symbolic family therapy.

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What is the Developmental Preventive Model?

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A counseling approach that concentrates on the client’s normalcy and ability to obtain wellness, recognizing that each person will go through certain crises in life.

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What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

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A therapeutic approach that focuses on the impact that thoughts have on behavior and feelings, encouraging individuals to use rational thought to alter perceptions and conduct.

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What is the difference between closed and open groups in counseling?

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Closed groups provide a greater amount and intensity of commitment than open groups.

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What are Educational Groups in counseling?

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Groups that focus on providing information and knowledge to members, often aimed at skill development or learning.

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What is the role of a therapist in a Therapy Group?

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To facilitate discussions, provide support, and guide members through their emotional and psychological challenges.

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What is the purpose of Task Groups in counseling?

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To focus on specific tasks or goals, often involving problem-solving or project completion.

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What is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

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A therapeutic approach that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting against them, while committing to personal values.

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What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy?

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A counseling approach that aims to enhance an individual's motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.