A school counselor is working with a 16-year-old student who reports feeling overwhelmed by academic pressure from their parents, who are both university professors. The student expresses a desire to pursue vocational training in automotive technology, but fears their parents' disapproval. The student has not spoken to their parents about this. According to Tiedeman's career decision-making model, which stage is the student most likely in?
A counselor in private practice receives a subpoena from an attorney representing the spouse in a contentious divorce case, demanding the complete records of their client. The client has not provided a signed release of information. What are the counselor's immediate ethical and legal obligations? (Select TWO)
During an initial intake with a 22-year-old college student, the counselor notes disorganized speech, tangentiality, flat affect, and a report from the client of "hearing whispers that no one else can hear." The client has no prior psychiatric history. Which component of the Mental Status Exam (MSE) is most critical to explore further to assess for a psychotic disorder?
A large manufacturing company hires a consultant counselor to provide support for employees following a sudden, significant layoff. The remaining employees report high levels of anxiety, guilt, and mistrust in management. Leadership wants a brief, solution-oriented intervention to restore morale and productivity quickly. The counselor observes that employees are working longer hours to prove their value, team collaboration has decreased, and there is a palpable sense of fear about future job security. Some employees from collectivist cultural backgrounds are expressing a deep sense of shame on behalf of their laid-off colleagues. Given this context of corporate trauma and the company's desire for a swift resolution, which group intervention strategy would be most effective and ethically sound?
True or False: According to Carl Rogers, a counselor demonstrating unconditional positive regard must approve of and agree with all of the client's actions and choices.
A counselor is developing a treatment plan for a client diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The client has identified a long-term goal to "feel less anxious." Which of the following is the BEST example of a well-formulated short-term objective to support this goal?
A counselor is working with a client in acute crisis following a sudden job loss. The counselor has successfully established rapport and completed a thorough assessment of the crisis, including lethality. According to Roberts's Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, which stage should the counselor focus on immediately after identifying the major problems and precipitating event?
A counselor is working with an 8-year-old child who is exhibiting signs of severe anxiety and is selectively mute at school. To gain a better understanding of the child's internal world and perceptions, which assessment technique would be most appropriate?
In a group counseling session for adults dealing with social anxiety, a member shares a vulnerable experience. Another member immediately interrupts, changes the subject, and starts telling a joke. From a group leadership perspective, this is an example of:
A counselor who uses a feminist therapy approach is working with a female client who is struggling with depression and low self-esteem. The client repeatedly blames herself for her difficulties in her career and relationships. Which of the following interventions is most consistent with a feminist perspective?