Which therapist is most likely utilizing brief therapy during a session with a client?
a. Dr. Leighton, who states, Tell me about your childhood.
b. Dr. Ma, who asks, What did you dream about last night?
c. Dr. Milner, who states, Lets come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious.
d. Dr. Draper, who states, Close your eyes and tell me the first thing that comes to your mind.
Question 2
Juan has battled moderate depression for most of his life. He seeks out the help of a mental health professional, who recommends a form of psychotherapy known as brief therapy. What can Juan expect from this type of therapy?
a. The therapy will be based on solution-building rather than on problem-solving.
b. Juan will be given the tools to reflect on his problems at home and will report back to his therapist periodically.
c. Instead of hour-long sessions four to five times per week, the sessions will be restricted to 15-minute sessions over the course of several years.
d. Juan will spend brief periods of time with his therapist and then meet in longer group sessions with other clients experiencing similar problems.
Hands-on class in a massage therapy program.
Important Concepts in Clinical Massage Therapy
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position