Counseling Session Quiz

What is one of the barriers clients face in seeking counseling?

• Lack of knowledge about counseling

• Availability of counselors

• Cost of therapy

• Fear of rejection

What do clients believe is helpful in counseling?

• Excessive paperwork

• Public admission of needing help

• Anonymity

• Being judged

Which of the following is a characteristic clients want in their counselors?

• Indifference

• Sensitivity

• Aggressiveness

• Inflexibility

What is one joy of being a counselor?

• Emotional depletion

• Organizational politics

• Excessive workload

• Learning about people

What is a common fear clients have about counseling?

• Fear of commitment

• Fear of rejection

• Fear of success

• Fear of change

What is the first step in the counseling process?

• Termination & Reflection

• Intervention & Action

• Establish Relationship

• Assessment

What role does the counselor play during the assessment phase?

• Proposes interventions

• Sets long-term goals

• Analyzes progress

• Uses active listening

Which of the following is NOT a basic counseling skill?

• Giving advice

• Open Questions

• Closed Questions

• Paraphrasing

What is a key element of a working alliance between counselor and client?

• Client's willingness to grow

• Counselor's excessive workload

• Client's fear of rejection

• Counselor's indifference

What is one of the most stressful aspects of being a counselor?

• Using therapeutic expertise

• Feeling responsible for clients' lives

• Enhancing client growth

• Learning about people