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Feminist Therapy: How It Works & What to Expect

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–Self-acceptance, self-confidence

–Living according to one’s own values

–Understanding the effects of socialisation on their internal and external experiences

–Developing skills to change both one’s environment and challenge unhelpful internalised beliefs that are the result of socialisation

–Help both women and men recognise they can reject traditional gender roles

What are the three pathways to integration?

Technical integration

Assimilative approach

Theoretical integration

relating to the philosophical doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes regarded as external to the will

One aspect of integration that is particularly well-suited to taking cultural factors into account is

A. syncretism.

B. therapeutic flexibility.

C. transference.

D. symbolism.

One aspect of integration that is particularly well-suited to taking cultural factors into account is

A. syncretism.

B. therapeutic flexibility.

C. transference.

D. symbolism.

Significant empirical research on effectiveness has been produced for all of the major models covered in this book.

 a. True

 b. False

Significant empirical research on effectiveness has been produced for all of the major models covered in this book.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Measures a client’s perception of the quality of the therapeutic relationship, which includes the relational bond with the therapist, the perceived collaboration around specific tasks in therapy, and agreement on goals, methods, and on client preferences.

Session Rating Scale (SRS)

Define

life-span perspective

Assumes that human development is a lifelong process and that personality patterns and behavioral changes can occur at any time.

Feminist therapists use self-disclosure in all of the following areas except

A. equalize the client–therapist relationship.

B. establish informed consent.

C. empower family members of clients.

D. normalize women’s collective experiences

Feminist therapists use self-disclosure in all of the following areas except

A. equalize the client–therapist relationship.

B. establish informed consent.

C. empower family members of clients.

D. normalize women’s collective experiences

Define

relational-cultural theory (RCT)

A perspective suggesting that a woman’s sense of identity and self-concept develop in the context of relationships.

Most outcome studies in counseling have been conducted by researchers affiliated with

A. narrative therapy

B. sychodrama

C. behavior and cognitive therapy and person-centered therapy

D. gestalt therapy

Most outcome studies in counseling have been conducted by researchers affiliated with

A. narrative therapy

B. sychodrama

C. behavior and cognitive therapy and person-centered therapy

D. gestalt therapy

Syncretism occurs when a practitioner, lacking in knowledge and skill in selecting interventions, looks for anything that seems to work.

 a. True

 b. False

Syncretism occurs when a practitioner, lacking in knowledge and skill in selecting interventions, looks for anything that seems to work.

 a. True

 b. False

The _________________________ approach is grounded in a particular school of psychotherapy, along with an openness to selectively incorporate practices from other therapeutic approaches.

A. symbolic integration

B. assimilative integration

C. technical integration

D. common factors approach

The _________________________ approach is grounded in a particular school of psychotherapy, along with an openness to selectively incorporate practices from other therapeutic approaches.

A. symbolic integration

B. assimilative integration

C. technical integration

D. common factors approach

Culturally competent feminist therapists look for ways to work within the context of

A. feminism behaviors

B. modern feminism

C. client radical feministic behaviors

D. the client’s culture

Culturally competent feminist therapists look for ways to work within the context of

A. feminism behaviors

B. modern feminism

C. client radical feministic behaviors

D. the client’s culture

A practitioner, lacking in knowledge and skill in selecting interventions, grabs for anything that seems to work, often making no attempt to determine whether the therapeutic procedures are indeed effective.

Which of the following interventions is least likely to be used by a feminist therapist?

A. analysis and interpretation of transference

B. gender-role analysis and intervention

C. power analysis

D. encouraging clients to take social action

Which of the following interventions is least likely to be used by a feminist therapist?

A. analysis and interpretation of transference

B. gender-role analysis and intervention

C. power analysis

D. encouraging clients to take social action

Definition

A search for common elements across different theoretical systems.

Which of the following is not one of the four most common pathways toward the integration of psychotherapies?

A. assimilative integration

B. symbolic integration

C. common factors approach

D. technical integration

Which of the following is not one of the four most common pathways toward the integration of psychotherapies?

A. assimilative integration

B. symbolic integration

C. common factors approach

D. technical integration

A technique whereby the counselor changes the frame of reference for looking at an individual’s behavior. There is a shift from an intrapersonal (or “blaming the victim”) stance to a consideration of social factors in the environment that contribute to a client’s problem.

Definition

These play a major part in the lives and struggles of many people. Exploring spiritual/religious values, when deemed important by the client, can enhance the therapy process.

spiritual or religious values

Definition

A perspective suggesting that a woman’s sense of identity and self-concept develop in the context of relationships.

relational-cultural theory (RCT)

Existing or taking place within the mind or psyche

__________assume that human development is a lifelong process and that personality and behavioral changes can occur at any time rather than being fixed during early childhood.

A. Interactionists

B. Gender-fair approaches

C. Flexible-multicultural perspectives

D. Life-span perspectives

__________assume that human development is a lifelong process and that personality and behavioral changes can occur at any time rather than being fixed during early childhood.

A. Interactionists

B. Gender-fair approaches

C. Flexible-multicultural perspectives

D. Life-span perspectives

Historically, multicultural approaches evolved in response to all of the following except

A. discrimination

B. multicultural society

C. societal oppression

D. marginalizatio

Historically, multicultural approaches evolved in response to all of the following except

A. discrimination

B. multicultural society

C. societal oppression

D. marginalization

Although clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs may be important to them, it is ethically inappropriate for clinicians to address these beliefs in the context of therapy.

 a. True

 b. False

Although clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs may be important to them, it is ethically inappropriate for clinicians to address these beliefs in the context of therapy.

 a. True

 b. False

Most forms of short-term psychotherapy are active in nature, collaborative in relationship, and integrative in orientation.

 a. True

 b. False

Most forms of short-term psychotherapy are active in nature, collaborative in relationship, and integrative in orientation.

 a. True

 b. False

The idea that one’s own cultural group is superior to others and that other groups should be judged based on one’s own standards.

Sydney, a grief counselor, mentioned to his colleagues in a peer supervision group that he is open to discussing his clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs with them. What should he say to his colleagues who are skeptical about this practice?

A. “My clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs are a major sustaining power that supports them when all else fails. I think it would be unethical for me to overlook this.”

B. “I know it is unethical for me to raise these issues during sessions, but my clients don’t seem to mind.”

C. “Who are you to question my practices? You are being completely negligent and unethical by not discussing religion with your clients.”

D. “I will work with my clients the way I want, just like you can do the same with yours.”

Sydney, a grief counselor, mentioned to his colleagues in a peer supervision group that he is open to discussing his clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs with them. What should he say to his colleagues who are skeptical about this practice?

A. “My clients’ spiritual and religious beliefs are a major sustaining power that supports them when all else fails. I think it would be unethical for me to overlook this.”

B. “I know it is unethical for me to raise these issues during sessions, but my clients don’t seem to mind.”

C. “Who are you to question my practices? You are being completely negligent and unethical by not discussing religion with your clients.”

D. “I will work with my clients the way I want, just like you can do the same with yours.”

What is the role of the therapist in Feminist Therapy?

–To be aware of our own biases

–To ensure an egalitarian therapeutic relationship

–To acknowledge the client as the expert of their own experiences

An intervention that changes the label or evaluation applied to the client’s behavioral characteristics. Generally, the focus is shifted from a negative to a positive evaluation.

Emphasis is on the power difference between men and women in society. Clients are helped to recognize different kinds of power they possess and how they and others exercise power. Power analysis refers to the range of methods aimed at helping clients understand how unequal access to power and resources can influence personal realities.

Definition

Power should be balanced in a relationship. In feminist therapy the voices of the oppressed are acknowledged as authoritative and valuable sources of knowledge.

What are the principles of Feminist Therapy?

  • Striving for individual change and social change
  • Viewing the person as political
  • Female voices and experiences are valued and honoured
  • All forms of oppression are recognised

Definition

relating to the philosophical doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes regarded as external to the will

Definition

Views a heterosexual orientation as normative and desirable and devalues same-sex relationships.

It is probably accurate to say that in today’s society barriers no longer stand in the way of gender equity.

 a. True

 b. False

It is probably accurate to say that in today’s society barriers no longer stand in the way of gender equity.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

An organized set of mental associations people use to interpret their perceptions about gender.

Participating in some activity outside of the therapy office (such as some kind of volunteer work in the community) that is likely to empower clients by helping them see the link between their personal experiences and the social context in which they live.

Definition

Explain differences in the behavior of women and men in terms of socialization processes rather than on the basis of our “innate” natures, thus avoiding stereotypes in social roles and interpersonal behavior.

Define

Gender-fair approaches

Explain differences in the behavior of women and men in terms of socialization processes rather than on the basis of our “innate” natures, thus avoiding stereotypes in social roles and interpersonal behavior.

Definition

Assumes that human development is a lifelong process and that personality patterns and behavioral changes can occur at any time.

Definition

Looks beyond and across the confines of single-school approaches to see what can be learned from other perspectives.

Research evidence from meta-analyses has demonstrated that psychotherapy is

A. moderately effective.

B. not effective at all.

C. highly effective.

D. somewhat effective.

Research evidence from meta-analyses has demonstrated that psychotherapy is

A. moderately effective.

B. not effective at all.

C. highly effective.

D. somewhat effective.

Which path calls for using techniques from different schools without necessarily subscribing to the theoretical positions that spawned them

A. symbolic integration

B. technical integration

C. assimilative integration

D. common factors approach

Which path calls for using techniques from different schools without necessarily subscribing to the theoretical positions that spawned them

A. symbolic integration

B. technical integration

C. assimilative integration

D. common factors approach

Definition

The idea that a woman’s sense of self depends largely on how she connects with others.

As the field of psychotherapy has matured, the concept of integration has emerged as a mainstay.

 a. True

 b. False

As the field of psychotherapy has matured, the concept of integration has emerged as a mainstay.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Participating in some activity outside of the therapy office (such as some kind of volunteer work in the community) that is likely to empower clients by helping them see the link between their personal experiences and the social context in which they live.

Define

feminist perspective

This offers a unique way of understanding the roles that women and men with diverse social identities and experiences have been socialized to accept and of bringing this understanding into the therapeutic process.

Define

Outcome Rating Scale (ORS

Assessment of the client’s therapeutic progress through ratings of a client’s personal experience of well-being in his or her individual, interpersonal, and social functioning.

A philosophical orientation that lends itself to an integration of feminist, multicultural, and social justice concepts with a variety of psychotherapy approaches. The emphasis of feminist therapy is on wellness rather than disease, resilience rather than deficits, and celebration of diverse strengths.

Psychotherapy integration stresses tailoring of interventions to the individual client, rather than to an overarching theory

 a. True

 b. False

Psychotherapy integration stresses tailoring of interventions to the individual client, rather than to an overarching theory

 a. True

 b. False

Feminist therapy is an approach that is applicable to women but not to men.

 a. True

 b. False

Feminist therapy is an approach that is applicable to women but not to men.

 a. True

 b. False

Define

Technical integration

A focus on selecting the best treatment techniques for the individual and the problem. It tends to focus on differences, chooses from many approaches, and is a collection of techniques.

Definition

A technique whereby the counselor changes the frame of reference for looking at an individual’s behavior. There is a shift from an intrapersonal (or “blaming the victim”) stance to a consideration of social factors in the environment that contribute to a client’s problem.

The feminist critique of assessment and diagnosis is

A. providing similar treatments to women and men who display similar symptoms.

B. often based on nonsexist assumptions.

C. based on research indicating that gender, culture, and race may influence assessment of clients’ symptoms.

D. maximizing the effect of environmental factors that influence behavior.

The feminist critique of assessment and diagnosis is

A. providing similar treatments to women and men who display similar symptoms.

B. often based on nonsexist assumptions.

C. based on research indicating that gender, culture, and race may influence assessment of clients’ symptoms.

D. maximizing the effect of environmental factors that influence behavior.

All of the following therapies synthesize the best aspects of two or more theoretical approaches except

A. Acceptance behavior therapy

B. Emotion-focused therapy

C. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

D. Acceptance and commitment therapy

All of the following therapies synthesize the best aspects of two or more theoretical approaches except

A. Acceptance behavior therapy

B. Emotion-focused therapy

C. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

D. Acceptance and commitment therapy

Define

spiritual or religious values

These play a major part in the lives and struggles of many people. Exploring spiritual/religious values, when deemed important by the client, can enhance the therapy process.

What are the Limitations of Feminist Therapy?

  • Feminist therapists are value driven and thus do not take a neutral stance.
    • Can therefore risk:
      • Value imposition
      • Advice giving
  • Too much emphasis on external factors could stop client from taking responsibility

Definition

This offers a unique way of understanding the roles that women and men with diverse social identities and experiences have been socialized to accept and of bringing this understanding into the therapeutic process.

__________ uses concepts and strategies that apply equally to individuals and groups regardless of age, race, culture, gender, ability, class, or sexual orientation.

A. Interactionists.

B. Life-span perspectives.

C. Gender-fair approaches.

D. Flexible-multicultural perspectives.

__________ uses concepts and strategies that apply equally to individuals and groups regardless of age, race, culture, gender, ability, class, or sexual orientation.

A. Interactionists.

B. Life-span perspectives.

C. Gender-fair approaches.

D. Flexible-multicultural perspectives.

Which of the following approaches does not emphasize the personal relationship as the crucial determinant of treatment outcomes?

A. The existential approach

B. The behavioral approach

C. The Gestalt approach

D. The person-centered approach

Which of the following approaches does not emphasize the personal relationship as the crucial determinant of treatment outcomes?

A. The existential approach

B. The behavioral approach

C. The Gestalt approach

D. The person-centered approach

What would both cognitive behavior therapists and reality therapists be inclined to say to their clients?

A. “I think you are projecting anger on to me that belongs with your mother. Let’s explore that.”

B. “Tell me about every part of your dream that you can recall. What do you think your dream is trying to tell you?”

C. Can you think of opportunities you may have this week to practice being assertive?”

D. “What do you think about trying out the new behaviors we discussed today during the week?

What would both cognitive behavior therapists and reality therapists be inclined to say to their clients?

A. “I think you are projecting anger on to me that belongs with your mother. Let’s explore that.”

B. “Tell me about every part of your dream that you can recall. What do you think your dream is trying to tell you?”

C. Can you think of opportunities you may have this week to practice being assertive?”

D. “What do you think about trying out the new behaviors we discussed today during the week?

Eliza considers herself an Adlerian therapist, Julie regards herself as a feminist therapist, and Kyle specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. All three therapists, regardless of their theoretical orientation, must do all the following except

A. decide what techniques, procedures, or intervention methods to use in each case.

B. decide when to use certain techniques, procedures, or intervention methods, and with which clients

C. decide what relationship style to adopt with each client.

D. decide to use all techniques with all clients.

Eliza considers herself an Adlerian therapist, Julie regards herself as a feminist therapist, and Kyle specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. All three therapists, regardless of their theoretical orientation, must do all the following except

A. decide what techniques, procedures, or intervention methods to use in each case.

B. decide when to use certain techniques, procedures, or intervention methods, and with which clients

C. decide what relationship style to adopt with each client.

D. decide to use all techniques with all clients.

Cognitive behavior therapists frequently design __________ to assist clients in practicing new behavior outside therapy sessions.

A. here-and-now orientation

B. treatment goals

C. homework assignments

D. division of responsibilities

Cognitive behavior therapists frequently design __________ to assist clients in practicing new behavior outside therapy sessions.

A. here-and-now orientation

B. treatment goals

C. homework assignments

D. division of responsibilities

Instead of being diverse, feminist practice is a single and unified approach to therapy.

 a. True

 b. False

Instead of being diverse, feminist practice is a single and unified approach to therapy.

 a. True

 b. False

Although feminist therapy addresses social and political issues pertaining to gender-role stereotyping, this approach does not address most other forms of oppression.

 a. True

 b. False

Although feminist therapy addresses social and political issues pertaining to gender-role stereotyping, this approach does not address most other forms of oppression.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Used to help clients understand the impact of gender-role expectations in their lives. Some feminist therapists prefer to use the term “social identity analysis” rather than gender-role analysis, to reflect the importance of assessing all relevant aspects of a client’s identity.

Feminist therapists refer to

A. feelings of emptiness and invisibility as deficits in one’s psychic structure

B. women’s anger as a reflection of the aggressive drive.

C. women’s problems as a reflection of hormonal imbalances.

D. distress rather than psychopathology.

Feminist therapists refer to

A. feelings of emptiness and invisibility as deficits in one’s psychic structure

B. women’s anger as a reflection of the aggressive drive.

C. women’s problems as a reflection of hormonal imbalances.

D. distress rather than psychopathology.

Gender-role analysis begins with clients identifying the societal messages they received about how women and men should be and act as well as how these messages interact with other important aspects of identity

 a. True

 b. False

Gender-role analysis begins with clients identifying the societal messages they received about how women and men should be and act as well as how these messages interact with other important aspects of identity

 a. True

 b. False

Define

gender-role intervention

Provides clients with insight into the ways social issues affect their problems.

Definition

A focus on selecting the best treatment techniques for the individual and the problem. It tends to focus on differences, chooses from many approaches, and is a collection of techniques.

Define

evidence-based practice

The shift toward adopting therapeutic practices that are grounded in empirical evidence reflects a commitment to “what works, not on what theory applies.”

Support, warmth, feedback, empathic listening, and developing a working alliance are considered __________________ that have empirically shown to be curative

A. techniques

B. theoretical factors

C. common factors

D. symbolic factors

Support, warmth, feedback, empathic listening, and developing a working alliance are considered __________________ that have empirically shown to be curative

A. techniques

B. theoretical factors

C. common factors

D. symbolic factors

Therapeutic goals should always be specific, concrete, and short term.

 a. True

 b. False

Therapeutic goals should always be specific, concrete, and short term.

 a. True

 b. False

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

Define

Integrative approach

Looks beyond and across the confines of single-school approaches to see what can be learned from other perspectives.

One of the goals of feminist therapy is to help women understand how sexist and oppressive societal beliefs and practices influence them in negative ways.

 a. True

 b. False

One of the goals of feminist therapy is to help women understand how sexist and oppressive societal beliefs and practices influence them in negative ways.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Using male-oriented constructs to draw conclusions about human, including female, nature.

Define

gender-role analysis

Used to help clients understand the impact of gender-role expectations in their lives. Some feminist therapists prefer to use the term “social identity analysis” rather than gender-role analysis, to reflect the importance of assessing all relevant aspects of a client’s identity.

__________ explain differences in the behavior of women and men in terms of socialization processes rather than on the basis of our “innate” natures.

A. Interactionists

B. Flexible-multicultural perspectives

C. Gender-fair approaches

D. Life-span perspectives

__________ explain differences in the behavior of women and men in terms of socialization processes rather than on the basis of our “innate” natures.

A. Interactionists

B. Flexible-multicultural perspectives

C. Gender-fair approaches

D. Life-span perspectives

Definition

Provides clients with insight into the ways social issues affect their problems.

The idea that a woman’s sense of self depends largely on how she connects with others.

Definition

A conceptual or theoretical creation beyond a mere blending of techniques with the goal of producing a synthesis of the best aspects of two or more theoretical approaches; assumes that the combined creation will be richer than either theory alone.

What are theStrengths of Feminist Therapy?

  • Seeks to avoid the pitfalls of other traditional theories:
    • Androcentric
    • Gendercentric
    • Heterosexist
    • Deterministic
    • Intrapsychic
  • Is ‘holistic’ – seeing the individual in context
  • Egalitarian

In feminist therapy, clients are viewed as active participants in redefining themselves in the context of the therapeutic relationship, keeping the therapeutic relationship as egalitarian as possible

 a. True

 b. False

In feminist therapy, clients are viewed as active participants in redefining themselves in the context of the therapeutic relationship, keeping the therapeutic relationship as egalitarian as possible

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Selectively incorporating a variety of interventions from other therapeutic approaches, but grounded in a single coherent theoretical system.

Which of the following statements about feminist therapy is not true?

A. Goals are client empowerment and social transformation.

B. Women and men are encouraged to define themselves rather than being defined by societal stereotypes.

C. The model underlying practice tends to be static.

D. A goal is to replace the current patriarchal system with feminist consciousness.

Which of the following statements about feminist therapy is not true?

A. Goals are client empowerment and social transformation.

B. Women and men are encouraged to define themselves rather than being defined by societal stereotypes.

C. The model underlying practice tends to be static.

D. A goal is to replace the current patriarchal system with feminist consciousness.

Definition

Designed to evaluate and to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling services. FIT involves consistently obtaining feedback from clients regarding the therapeutic relationship and clinical progress, which is then used to tailor therapy to the unique needs of clients.

Feedback-informed treatment (FIT)

For decades, counselors resiste integration, often to the point of denying the validity of alternative theories and of ignoring effective methods from other theoretical schools.

 a. True

 b. False

For decades, counselors resiste integration, often to the point of denying the validity of alternative theories and of ignoring effective methods from other theoretical schools.

 a. True

 b. False

Define

Session Rating Scale (SRS)

Measures a client’s perception of the quality of the therapeutic relationship, which includes the relational bond with the therapist, the perceived collaboration around specific tasks in therapy, and agreement on goals, methods, and on client preferences.

Why is the treatment approach you choose not actually 15% of the effect of counselling?

  • The treatment approach you use will impact the therapeutic relationship (30%)
  • Choosing the right approach will be based on how to best connect with the client
  • Credibility is important for a therapeutic relationship (hope = 15%)
  • The therapeutic relationship mediated the effectiveness of the techniques
  • For example, some parts of CBT use diagrams of the brain to explain concepts. This increases credibility, thereby improving trust in the therapeutic relationship, thereby meaning clients will be more likely to apply techniques, thereby improving symptoms

Define

Assimilative approach

Selectively incorporating a variety of interventions from other therapeutic approaches, but grounded in a single coherent theoretical system.

Therapist self-disclosure is rarely used in feminist therapy

 a. True

 b. False

Therapist self-disclosure is rarely used in feminist therapy

 a. True

 b. False

An organized set of mental associations people use to interpret their perceptions about gender.

Definition

A practitioner, lacking in knowledge and skill in selecting interventions, grabs for anything that seems to work, often making no attempt to determine whether the therapeutic procedures are indeed effective.

Definition

The shift toward adopting therapeutic practices that are grounded in empirical evidence reflects a commitment to “what works, not on what theory applies.”

Definition

An intervention that changes the label or evaluation applied to the client’s behavioral characteristics. Generally, the focus is shifted from a negative to a positive evaluation.

Using male-oriented constructs to draw conclusions about human, including female, nature.

Define

Theoretical integration

A conceptual or theoretical creation beyond a mere blending of techniques with the goal of producing a synthesis of the best aspects of two or more theoretical approaches; assumes that the combined creation will be richer than either theory alone.

______________________ will increasingly become the organizing force for integration.

A. Theory-based evidence

B. Theory-based practice

C. Practice-based evidence

D. Evidence-based practice

______________________ will increasingly become the organizing force for integration.

A. Theory-based evidence

B. Theory-based practice

C. Practice-based evidence

D. Evidence-based practice

for the beginnings of feminism (often referred to as the first wave) can be traced to the late 1800s, but the women’s movement of the 1960s (the second wave) laid the foundation for the development of

A. women of color feminism.

B. lesbian feminism.

C. postmodern feminism

D. feminist therapy

for the beginnings of feminism (often referred to as the first wave) can be traced to the late 1800s, but the women’s movement of the 1960s (the second wave) laid the foundation for the development of

A. women of color feminism.

B. lesbian feminism.

C. postmodern feminism

D. feminist therapy

Evaluating how well psychotherapy works is relatively simple.

 a. True

 b. False

Evaluating how well psychotherapy works is relatively simple.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Assessment of the client’s therapeutic progress through ratings of a client’s personal experience of well-being in his or her individual, interpersonal, and social functioning.

Outcome Rating Scale (ORS

Define

Feedback-informed treatment (FIT)

Designed to evaluate and to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling services. FIT involves consistently obtaining feedback from clients regarding the therapeutic relationship and clinical progress, which is then used to tailor therapy to the unique needs of clients.

Define

flexible–multicultural perspective

Uses concepts and strategies that apply equally to individuals and groups regardless of age, race, culture, gender, ability, class, or sexual orientation

__________________ is best characterized by attempts to look beyond and across the confines of single-school approaches to see what can be learned from other perspectives.

A. Person-centered integration

B. Psychotherapy integration

C. Syncretistic confusion

D. Syncretism

__________________ is best characterized by attempts to look beyond and across the confines of single-school approaches to see what can be learned from other perspectives.

A. Person-centered integration

B. Psychotherapy integration

C. Syncretistic confusion

D. Syncretism

One of the best known forms of technical integration is multidimensional therapy created by Arnold Lazarus.

 a. True

 b. False

One of the best known forms of technical integration is multidimensional therapy created by Arnold Lazarus.

 a. True

 b. False

What are the Therapeutic Techniques/Strategies of Feminist Therapy?

  • Assertiveness training
  • Boundaries work – e.g., Shark cage analogy (strategies for women who have experienced abuse), Personal Bill of Rights
  • Values work – Living a fulfilling Life
  • Power analysis/ social identity analysis
  • Reframing and relabeling – e.g., ‘inner critic’ technique

What is the broad goal of feminist therapy?

Principles can be translated into the broad goal of EMPOWERMENT

Definition

Emphasis is on the power difference between men and women in society. Clients are helped to recognize different kinds of power they possess and how they and others exercise power. Power analysis refers to the range of methods aimed at helping clients understand how unequal access to power and resources can influence personal realities.

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

Views a heterosexual orientation as normative and desirable and devalues same-sex relationships.

Which of the following is considered to be a major contribution feminists have made to the field of counseling?

A. creating a brief, solution-focused therapy approach

B. pioneering research in the therapy process

C. paving the way for gender-sensitive practice

D. integrating a diagnostic perspective in counseling practice

Which of the following is considered to be a major contribution feminists have made to the field of counseling?

A. creating a brief, solution-focused therapy approach

B. pioneering research in the therapy process

C. paving the way for gender-sensitive practice

D. integrating a diagnostic perspective in counseling practice

Definition

Existing or taking place within the mind or psyche

Definition

A philosophical orientation that lends itself to an integration of feminist, multicultural, and social justice concepts with a variety of psychotherapy approaches. The emphasis of feminist therapy is on wellness rather than disease, resilience rather than deficits, and celebration of diverse strengths.

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

Which of the following is not considered to be a basic principle of feminist therapy?

A. All types of oppression are recognized.

B. Definitions of psychological distress and mental illness are based on the DSM-IV-TR

C. Commitment to social change.

D. Counseling is based on a relationship that is egalitarian

Which of the following is not considered to be a basic principle of feminist therapy?

A. All types of oppression are recognized.

B. Definitions of psychological distress and mental illness are based on the DSM-IV-TR

C. Commitment to social change.

D. Counseling is based on a relationship that is egalitarian

Define

common factors approach

A search for common elements across different theoretical systems.

Women now are assuming positions of leadership in government and business, and this can be interpreted to mean that women no longer have difficulty making life choices.

 a. True

 b. False

Women now are assuming positions of leadership in government and business, and this can be interpreted to mean that women no longer have difficulty making life choices.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

The idea that one’s own cultural group is superior to others and that other groups should be judged based on one’s own standards.

What are the Advantages of Integration?

  • No one single theory is enough
  • Can tailor individual needs to individual clients
  • Can fit a more diverse population of clients
  • Can be a more effective therapist
  • Not realistic to integrate all of the theories
  • Integration of some aspects of some theories is more realistic

All of the following are ways feminist therapy differs from traditional therapy except for

A. demystifying the therapeutic process.

B. viewing problems in a sociopolitical and cultural context.

C. accepting the premise that diagnosis is a basic prerequisite for effective treatment.

D. creating a therapeutic relationship that is egalitarian.

All of the following are ways feminist therapy differs from traditional therapy except for

A. demystifying the therapeutic process.

B. viewing problems in a sociopolitical and cultural context.

C. accepting the premise that diagnosis is a basic prerequisite for effective treatment.

D. creating a therapeutic relationship that is egalitarian.

Feminist therapists must remain aware of their own values pertaining to individual and social change.

 a. True

 b. False

Feminist therapists must remain aware of their own values pertaining to individual and social change.

 a. True

 b. False

Definition

Uses concepts and strategies that apply equally to individuals and groups regardless of age, race, culture, gender, ability, class, or sexual orientation

flexible–multicultural perspective

Goals of feminist therapy include all of the following except

A. striving for change and adjustment

B. equality

C. balancing independence and interdependence

D. empowerment

Goals of feminist therapy include all of the following except

A. striving for change and adjustment

B. equality

C. balancing independence and interdependence

D. empowerment

Power should be balanced in a relationship. In feminist therapy the voices of the oppressed are acknowledged as authoritative and valuable sources of knowledge.

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for

Which of the following is unique to feminist therapy?

There are four major approaches that are unique to feminist therapy which include consciousness-raising, social and gender role analysis, resocialization, and social activism.

What techniques are used in feminist therapy?

Key techniques used in feminist therapy include self-disclosure, psychoeducation, power analyses, reframing, and social action. Five key techniques within feminist therapy are: Self-disclosure / egalitarian relationship: Feminist therapy holds that an authentic relationship is essential to the therapeutic process.

Which of the following goals are not a part of feminist therapy?

All of the following are goals of feminist therapy except for: resolving intrapsychic conflicts from early childhood.

Which of the following are goals of feminist therapy?

Feminist Therapy Framework Its goals are to empower the person in treatment, enabling that person to potentially address aspects of social transformation, nurture the self and establish a strong self-concept, and restructure and enhance personal beliefs about identity.