Understanding Counselling and Therapy: A Quiz

(a)   is NOT a focus of counselling as mentioned in the text.

• Offering financial advice
• Providing a non-judgmental space
• Working with deep-rooted challenges
• Finding resolutions around situatio

(a)   is a benefit of counselling and therapy at a personal level.

• Reduce anxiety
• Limit social interactions
• Increase financial wealth
• Decrease educational qualifications

What does the text suggest is necessary for holistic health?

• Focusing only on physical fitness

• Ignoring emotional dimensions

• Focusing solely on occupational success

• Attending to multiple dimensions of health

According to the text, what can a Counsellor/Therapist NOT provide?

• A biased opinion based on personal beliefs

• Support through challenges

• Guidance on effective life skills

• An avenue to vent out emotions

Match the correct descriptions of support roles to the corresponding group:

• Which group offers support that is confidential and unbiased?

• Family/friends are always non-judgmental

• Which group is described as always non-judgmental?

• Counsellors provide biased support

• Which group is incorrectly described as providing biased support?

• Family/friends can offer confidential support

• Which group might offer support that is confidential?

• Counsellors offer confidential, unbiased support

Which dimension is NOT listed as part of being holistically healthy?

• Financial

• Emotional

• Cosmic

• Intellectual

What can lead to a feeling of unworthiness according to the text?

• Always succeeding in tasks

• Feeling stuck or unmotivated

• Having too many resources

• Attending to all health dimensions

What is a benefit of therapy at the interpersonal level?

• Improving conflict resolution skills

• Worsening communication skills

• Reducing the sense of belonging

• Limiting expression of emotions

What does the text imply about seeking counselling and therapy?

• It should be avoided to maintain privacy

• It is unnecessary if you are physically healthy

• It is a sign of weakness

• It is a sign of resourcefulness

According to the text, what is NOT a focus of therapy?

• Working with deep-rooted challenges

• Finding immediate solutions to financial issues

• Offering a perspective on one's thoughts and actions

• Helping one choose changes and experience growth