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Client: “We just fight constantly. I love him, I really do but he just doesnt seem to care about how I feel. And I know I am no help. I make a bunch of passive aggressive comments all the time.” Therapist: “Sounds like you are not totally fulfilled in this relationship. Maybe your needs are not being met. Is it possible that you make these comments to try to get his attention/affection or reassurance?  If so, you have to ask yourself, is what I’m doing really getting me closer to my goal? If not, you can choose to do something different.” What kind of therapist is this? Pick the BEST choice

SFBT is a present oriented, problem focused orientation.

Reality therapy works well with difficult and resistant population

Gestalt therapist finds dreams to be irrelevant when trying to understand the root of the client’s problems.

According to the partial-reinforcement extinction effect (PREE), responses reinforced ______________ will tend to extinguish relatively quickly.

Which of these is NOT usually considered a potential problem with the use of punishment?

Which therapist would try to focus on exceptions to the problem or times when the problem is not occurring?

Which of the following orientations/interventions would NOT fall under the behaviorism umbrella?  

What was Adler’s most important concept?

Client: “I have so much anxiety and it just gets in my way with everything. I feel like I suck at my job because anytime I am in a meeting or talking to clients I am so anxious that I mess up my words or start to sweat and turn red. Its just so embarrassing.” Therapist: Was there ever a time in your life when talking ot clients or presenting in meetings was easier for you? On a scale of 1-10 how much would you say this problem is affecting you? What kind of therapist is this?