Therapeutic Communication Review

Which of the following is an example of the communication technique Accepting?

• That's right.

• I follow what you said.

• I think you are correct.

Which of the following is an example of the therapeutic communication technique Encouraging Comparison?

• What did you do the last time this happened?

• I wouldn’t worry about that if I were you.

• This point seems worth looking at more closely. Perhaps you and I can discuss it together.

Which of the following is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of Offering Self? Select all that apply

• Everyone feels like this from time to time.

• I understand how you feel, I have been there too.

• I am going to be here for you if want to talk.

• I will sit with you for a while if that is okay.

Which of the following would be considered a Communication Block?

• Presenting reality

• Silence

• Restating

• Interpreting

If I ask my client to provide reasons for their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors am I being therapeutic? Answer Yes or No

Which defense mechanism involves a temporary alteration in consciousness or identity when dealing with an emotional conflict?

• Denial

• Displacement

• Dissociation

• Projection

When child is hospitalized for an extended period of time, he will only drink from a bottle although, his mother states he has been drinking from a sippy cup for a few months. What type of defense mechanism is the child using?

• Repression

• Sublimation

• Rationalization

• Regression

A student states they only failed an exam because the teacher hates them. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

• Reaction formation

• Rationalization

• Intellectualization

• Displacement

The nurse states "I understand that the voices seem real to you, but I do not hear any voices." This is an example of which therapeutic communication technique?

• Making observations

• Giving recognition

• Presenting reality

• Presenting information

Could this be you in clinical?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure

• I hope not

• Maybe