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What is the first step in the Clinical Golden Chain?
What is the first step in the Clinical Golden Chain?
Which of the following is a common referral source for children?
Which of the following is a common referral source for children?
At what stage in the Clinical Golden Chain can new information surface?
At what stage in the Clinical Golden Chain can new information surface?
How should a psychologist approach initial referral information?
How should a psychologist approach initial referral information?
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What does the 4Ps model help in formulating?
What does the 4Ps model help in formulating?
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Which aspect of assessment directly informs the formulation process?
Which aspect of assessment directly informs the formulation process?
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What is a key factor to consider about diagnostic criteria during assessment?
What is a key factor to consider about diagnostic criteria during assessment?
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When might a psychologist need to return to the assessment stage?
When might a psychologist need to return to the assessment stage?
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What is the primary purpose of using paraphrasing in therapy sessions?
What is the primary purpose of using paraphrasing in therapy sessions?
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Which of the following techniques is NOT mentioned as part of exploring client content?
Which of the following techniques is NOT mentioned as part of exploring client content?
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Which concept primarily focuses on childhood experiences in therapy?
Which concept primarily focuses on childhood experiences in therapy?
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What is an important factor to consider while working from a systemic theory perspective?
What is an important factor to consider while working from a systemic theory perspective?
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Which component is considered an essential part of the issue cycle in therapy?
Which component is considered an essential part of the issue cycle in therapy?
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What is considered a problematic emotional regulation strategy in therapeutic settings?
What is considered a problematic emotional regulation strategy in therapeutic settings?
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Which factor is crucial to observe in clients during interviews?
Which factor is crucial to observe in clients during interviews?
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In child cases, who is often considered the client in therapeutic settings?
In child cases, who is often considered the client in therapeutic settings?
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What should be explored to understand a client's presenting problem?
What should be explored to understand a client's presenting problem?
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What does observing incongruency in a client's emotional expression indicate?
What does observing incongruency in a client's emotional expression indicate?
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What is a primary consideration when observing one's emotional reactions to a client?
What is a primary consideration when observing one's emotional reactions to a client?
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Which element should be assessed to comprehend how well a client is reacting to therapy?
Which element should be assessed to comprehend how well a client is reacting to therapy?
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What is the significance of summarizing in therapy?
What is the significance of summarizing in therapy?
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What is the primary goal of extrapolating during a client conversation?
What is the primary goal of extrapolating during a client conversation?
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Which factor is particularly important for rapport building with kids and teenagers?
Which factor is particularly important for rapport building with kids and teenagers?
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What does the acronym SOLAR refer to in body position during therapeutic conversations?
What does the acronym SOLAR refer to in body position during therapeutic conversations?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a listening barrier?
Which of the following is NOT considered a listening barrier?
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In what way can silence be classified during a conversation?
In what way can silence be classified during a conversation?
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What is emphasized as important when framing the purpose of therapy?
What is emphasized as important when framing the purpose of therapy?
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Which of the following aids in maintaining a connection during a client interview?
Which of the following aids in maintaining a connection during a client interview?
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What role do minimal encouragers play in a therapeutic conversation?
What role do minimal encouragers play in a therapeutic conversation?
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What is the main purpose of using questionnaires in therapy?
What is the main purpose of using questionnaires in therapy?
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Which of the following questionnaires is specifically designed to assess anxiety?
Which of the following questionnaires is specifically designed to assess anxiety?
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What type of scale is the Session Rating Scale (SRS) intended to assess?
What type of scale is the Session Rating Scale (SRS) intended to assess?
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Which component is NOT typically included when assessing the therapeutic alliance?
Which component is NOT typically included when assessing the therapeutic alliance?
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What is an essential step when preparing for school observations?
What is an essential step when preparing for school observations?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a symptom-based questionnaire?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a symptom-based questionnaire?
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What is the focus of systemic practice in therapy?
What is the focus of systemic practice in therapy?
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Which type of therapy has been shown to be effective in children's and young people’s services?
Which type of therapy has been shown to be effective in children's and young people’s services?
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What is a qualitative outcome in evaluating therapy results?
What is a qualitative outcome in evaluating therapy results?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of a clinical psychologist?
Which of the following is NOT a role of a clinical psychologist?
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In which setting is a clinical psychologist most likely to work?
In which setting is a clinical psychologist most likely to work?
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What best describes the clinical golden chain?
What best describes the clinical golden chain?
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What type of treatment is defined by being empirical and supported by evidence?
What type of treatment is defined by being empirical and supported by evidence?
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What responsibility involves monitoring clinical performance and ethical decision-making?
What responsibility involves monitoring clinical performance and ethical decision-making?
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Which group is least likely to be part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a clinical psychology setting?
Which group is least likely to be part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a clinical psychology setting?
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What is a significant aspect of the roles of more senior clinical psychologists?
What is a significant aspect of the roles of more senior clinical psychologists?
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Which of the following is a common method for personal goal ratings in therapy evaluation?
Which of the following is a common method for personal goal ratings in therapy evaluation?
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What does strategic planning in clinical psychology primarily focus on?
What does strategic planning in clinical psychology primarily focus on?
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Study Notes
Week 1 - Lecture 1: Introduction
- The clinical golden chain: assessment, formulation, communication, intervention, and evaluation
- Referral sources: self, family, colleagues, school counselors, court-mandated
- Assessment: part 1
- Generic formulation model (4Ps): predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective factors
- Behavioural theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Formulation (general principles) → part 2
- Evaluation → part 5
Week 2 - Lecture 1
- Communication → part 3
- Behavioural intervention → part 4
- Evaluation (general principles) → part 5
- Roles of psychologists (different levels of seniority)
- Roles within mental health services
- Scientist-practitioner
- Reflective practitioner
- Critical practitioner
- Frameworks within clinical practice (behavioural therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, systemic therapy)
Week 2 - Readings
- Chapter 1: What does a clinical psychologist do? → covers assessment, formulation, intervention, evaluation, and MDTs
- Chapter 2: The Art and Science of Psychological Practice.
- Chapter 3: Working in Teams
Week 3 - Tutorial 1
- Rapport-building (helpful and unhelpful)
- Nonverbal communication (helpful and unhelpful)
- Verbal communication (helpful and unhelpful)
Week 3 - Lecture 3
- Working with children and families
- Introduction to systemic practice
- Further considerations for working with children (normal childhood development, diagnosis, aetiology, psychological help, and communication)
Week 4 - Lecture 4
- School observations
- Planning for observations (what to look for, initial information from observations, teacher interviews)
- Formal psychological tests (e.g. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
- Defining intellectual disabilities (DSM-5 criteria, score types, and domains)
Week 4 - Readings
- Chapter 4: Working with children and young people
- Chapter 5: Working with families
Week 5 - Lecture 5
- Working with individuals with anxiety
- Behavioural (first-wave) and cognitive (second-wave) theories of anxiety
- Therapy targets (thoughts and behaviours, responses)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) formulation
Week 5 - Readings
- Chapter 7: Working with anxiety disorders
Week 5 - Tutorial 2
- Normalisation competency
- Empathy competency
Week 5 - Chapter 2
- The Therapy Client: Motivation and Understanding of Therapy
Week 6 - Lecture 6
- Working with individuals experiencing depression
- Theories of depression (learning, attribution style, cognitive, ruminative response)
- Techniques in CBT and ACT
Week 6 - Readings
- Chapter 6: Working with depression
Week 8 - Lecture 7
- People with borderline personality disorder and high risk
Week 8 - Readings
- Chapter 7: Working with anxiety disorders (types, epidemiology, and aetiology)
Week 9 - Readings
- Chapter 9: PTSD
Week 10 & 12 - Readings
- Chapter 13: Intellectual disabilities
- Chapter 12: Individuals with health concerns
- Chapter 15: Relationship between psychological difficulties and physical health problems
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