According to person-centered theory, a relationship between the client and therapist in which the therapist demonstrates attitudes of caring, genuineness, empathy, positive regard, and understanding is:

A couple is meeting with you due to increased conflict and feelings of disconnection following the adoption of a child. They report a generally positive and supportive relationship before the adoption. One partner had been adopted as an infant. The other partner comes from a single-parent family. The couples notes disagreement over parenting styles, unequal distribution of responsibilities, and lack of quality time together. Using solution-focused therapy, you decide to:

Narrative therapy seeks to do all of the following except:

Kayla is a client who has recently given birth to a baby girl and has a 3-year-old son. She was upset to find that her son who had been successfully toileting for the past 4 months, is having to wear diapers again. The PMHNP explains that he is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

Which theorist is known for studying concepts such as transitional objects, the good enough mother, and true vs. false self?

Homework assignments are given routinely in this structured type of therapy, often in the form of “Thought Records,” for use in dissecting the process of thought-feeling-behavior-mood.

Which strategy does Yalom suggest for dealing with a group member who consistently monopolizes group time?

In the initial therapy interview, the patient states the chief complaint as “difficulty getting her husband to help the 6 year old do her homework.” At this point in the relationship, the best response for the PMHNP is:

You have evaluated a 9-year-old boy who is having behavioral problems in school. You believe that he may have a low IQ, or some specific learning disabilities. Your role as PMHNP is to:

All of the following are true about a transitional object except a: