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What are objectives? - ANSWER - Short term, measurable steps that can be taken to achieve a goal
What are the 4 parts of an objective? - ANSWER - 1: Specific statement
that addresses specific target
2: a measure that can be clearly marked
3: a time frame
4: methods which will be used to help the client achieve the objective
What are progress notes? - ANSWER - A record of a session for the therapist, agency, regulatory bodies and payment providers
What items should be included on a progress note? - ANSWER - Therapist observation of the client (appearance, affect, etc.), interventions used, client response, artwork, progress toward objective, plan for next session
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pg. 2 What score may determine the level of treatment needed for a client (inpatient, outpatient, residential, etc.)? - ANSWER - GAF
When is it appropriate to breach confidentiality? - ANSWER - When client is at serious risk of injury to self or others, when abuse is occurring, when consulting with other professionals, or in court
What are ethics designed for? - ANSWER - To safeguard individuals and groups with whom the art therapist works; to promote education regarding the principles of the art therapy discipline
When is the most important time to consider culture in its role in therapy? - ANSWER - At the onset of treatment
If you witness another person do something that you think may be unethical, what should you do? - ANSWER - Talk to person directly if comfortable, otherwise report to supervisor
Boundary crossing - ANSWER - Stepping over or professional limits within the therapeutic relationship.
Codes of ethics - ANSWER - List of general principles that reflect commonly held values in a profession.
Confidentiality - ANSWER - Implicit agreement that the massage therapist will not reveal personal or medical information about the client's permission. 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Defense mechanisms - ANSWER - behaviors or thoughts that help us cope with unwanted feelings like fear, anxiety, guilt, and anger.
Dual relationship - ANSWER - other connections between a client and a massage therapist in addition to the therapeutic relationship.
Ethical decision-making model - ANSWER - Step-by-step process of thinking through an ethical question or ethical dilemma.
Ethical dilemmas - ANSWER - When to or more principles are in conflict, and regardless of your choice, something of value is compromised.
Personal boundary - ANSWER - A limit established by a person to maintain his or her own integrity, conform, or well-being.
Hypothesis - ANSWER - An unproven theory about how something works or what will happen in a certain situation.
At what stage do artists draw many faces? - ANSWER - The period of decision
Purpose of Defense Mechanisms - ANSWER - 1. Minimize Anxiety
- Protect Ego
- Maintain Repression 3 / 4
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pg. 4 Define Displacement - ANSWER - Redirecting of thoughts, feelings and impulses Positive- no steak, have a burger Negative- angry with bloss, kick dog
Define Projection - ANSWER - Attributing one's thoughts or impulses to another person
Define Sublimation - ANSWER - Unacceptable impulses into a more socially acceptable outlet
Define Symbolization - ANSWER - Object or act represents a complex group of objects and acts, some of which may be in conflict or unacceptable to the ego
Define Repression - ANSWER - Primary ego defense mechanism
- Prevents discomfort
- Leads to some economy of time and effort
A 13 year old child who is drawing head-feet representations of a human figure may be said to be ________ - ANSWER - Regressed Developmentally Delayed
The Piaget stage that corresponds to the first level of the ETC is _______ - ANSWER - Sensory Motor
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