Introduction to Counselling

In the context of counseling, what does "structure" refer to?

• The physical design of the counselling office

• The counsellor’s approach to note-taking during sessions

• The joint understanding between the counsellor and client regarding the details of counselling

• The sequence of therapeutic techniques used

What is the purpose of a professional disclosure statement in counseling?

• To inform clients about the counsellor's fees and payment methods

• To outline the nature of counselling, including expectations, responsibilities, methods, and ethics

• To document the client's personal history

• To determine the length of each counseling session

How can metaphors be used effectively in the counseling process?

• To distract the client from their problems

• To reduce threat levels and teach concepts in a less direct way

• To extend the length of the session

• To evaluate the client’s language skills

Which of the following best describes the "Door in the Face" technique?

• Starting with a small request, then gradually increasing the difficulty

• Avoiding making any demands on the client

• Asking the client to do a difficult task, and then following up with a more reasonable request after the client refuses

• Presenting all tasks at the same difficulty level

The term "proxemics" in the context of counseling refers to:

• The arrangement of furniture in the counseling room

• The type of lighting used in the session

• The distance between the counselor and the client

• The smell of the room

Which of the following is the first step in a counselling process?

• intervention/treatment

• goal setting

• assessment/diagnosis

• relationship building

Which type of first interview focuses on restatement, reflection of feelings, and summary of feelings?

• Relationship-oriented interview

• Information-oriented interview

• Intake interview

• Diagnostic interview

What does the Johari Window primarily represent?

• The stages of counselling progress

• The various counselling techniques used

• The way individuals enter and interact in the counselling relationship

• The different types of counseling settings

In the Johari Window model, which quadrant contains information that the client is aware of but others are not?

• hidden self

• open self

• blind self

• mystery self

What does the skill of "Normalising" involve in the counseling process?

• Validating client's thoughts, feelings, or experiences

• Making the client’s experiences seem unique and unusual

• Ignoring the client’s concerns to focus on more pressing issues

• Encouraging the client to avoid discussing difficult topics