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What is the primary role of a parenting facilitator?
To assist the parties in working out disagreements regarding the children to minimize conflict.
Which function does a parenting facilitator perform NOT include?
A licensee serving as a parenting facilitator must provide legal advice to the parties involved.
False
Before providing services, a parenting facilitator must receive what?
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A licensee serving as a parenting facilitator must maintain impartiality in the facilitation process.
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A licensee serving as a parenting facilitator must report to law enforcement if they suspect _____ directed at any participant.
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How many hours of family violence dynamics training is required for a licensee serving as a parenting facilitator?
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What must a parenting facilitator inform the parties about before beginning the facilitation process?
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Match the following evaluations with their corresponding requirements:
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A licensee can provide therapy and a child custody evaluation in the same case.
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Which of the following is a counseling method that focuses on helping clients recover from mental or emotional issues?
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What is the counseling method that focuses on short-term interventions to address immediate situations?
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A licensee can engage in sexual contact with a client immediately after the end of the counseling relationship.
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What must a licensee obtain prior to providing services?
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The practice of using _______ methods and strategies to assist clients in addressing chemical dependency is known as addictions counseling.
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Which of the following is true regarding the promotion of personal activities by a licensee?
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What is the term for a pattern of conduct by a mental health provider that can be construed as sexual abuse?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a licensee under General Ethical Requirements?
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What must a licensee do if they learn of exaggerated or false ideas held by a client?
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A licensee may engage in sexual contact with a former client if five years have passed since their professional relationship ended.
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Which of the following scenarios constitutes sexual exploitation? (Select all that apply)
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What must a licensee do if they suspect sexual exploitation?
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Prior to or following the administration of any test, a licensee must make known to clients the __________.
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What is the primary requirement for a licensee administering a test?
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A licensee is permitted to disclose communication made by a client under any circumstances.
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What must communication and records between a licensee and client ensure according to Texas law?
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Which of the following must not be used in advertising by a licensee? (Select all that apply)
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A licensee must report alleged sexual exploitation within __________ days.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Licensees are allowed to practice professional counseling services while serving as a parenting coordinator.
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Study Notes
Counseling Methods and Practices
- Professional counseling methods are to be used solely by trained and competent counselors.
- Individual Counseling: Employs various strategies including cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic methods for holistic development.
- Marriage/Couples Counseling: Focuses on resolving issues related to adult cohabitation using interpersonal and family systems strategies.
- Family Counseling: Aims to improve mental and social well-being of families through cognitive and affective methods.
- Addictions Counseling: Utilizes approaches to assist clients in achieving abstinence from addictive behaviors.
- Rehabilitation Counseling: Supports individuals in adjusting to disabilities and reintegrating into society.
- Education Counseling: Involves assessments to guide individuals in educational placements.
- Career Development Counseling: Aids in occupational selection through psychological and personal assessments.
- Sexual Issues Counseling: Addresses sexual disorders using various therapeutic methods.
- Referral Counseling: Assists clients in identifying if referrals to other specialists are necessary.
- Psychotherapy: Helps clients recover from mental or emotional issues using diverse therapeutic techniques.
- Play Therapy: Utilizes play as a medium for children to express emotions and resolve behavioral issues.
- Hypnotherapy: Applies hypnosis for treating emotional concerns and addictions.
- Expressive Modalities: Incorporates art or music therapy to address mental health and developmental issues.
- Biofeedback: Involves monitoring physiological responses to aid in treatment.
- Assessment and Appraisal: Uses formal instruments to evaluate clients' mental and emotional states without diagnosing physical conditions.
- Consulting: Offers guidance on problems related to third parties without direct client contact.
- Crisis Counseling: Focuses on immediate interventions for urgent situations.
General Ethical Requirements
- Licensees must avoid false claims regarding their services and qualifications.
- Clients should be dissuaded from holding exaggerated beliefs about counseling effectiveness.
- Professional relationships are essential; informed consent must be obtained prior to services.
- Licensees must disclose any changes affecting the delivery of services to clients.
- Engaging in non-therapeutic relationships is generally prohibited during and within set timeframes after counseling.
- Professionals must not exploit clients for personal gain or monetary remuneration, nor engage in dual relationships.
- Accurate and comprehensive records of client interactions must be maintained, including consent and assessment documents.
- Retention of client records must follow a minimum duration of seven years post-termination or five years after a client reaches adulthood.
- Billing practices must reflect services rendered accurately, without overcharging or misrepresentation.
Sexual Misconduct
- Defined terms include "mental health provider," "sexual contact," "sexual exploitation," and "therapeutic deception."
- Licensees may not engage in any sexual contact or exploitation with clients, LPC Associates, or their students.
- Consensual relationships may only occur more than five years post-termination of professional connections and require proof that exploitation did not occur.
- Licensees must avoid therapeutic deception, ensuring no representation of sexual contact as part of the counseling process.### Sexual Contact and Exploitation
- Consent from the client, LPC Associate, or student does not exempt licensees from accountability for sexual contact, exploitation, or therapeutic deception.
- Actions occurring outside professional counseling sessions or off licensed premises are still subject to scrutiny.
- Sexual exploitation includes various behaviors aimed at sexual arousal or gratification, such as:
- Sexual harassment, physical advances, and verbal conduct that creates a hostile environment.
- Seductive or sexual gestures, sexual comments about an individual or their body, and demeaning remarks about sexual orientation.
- Discussions about sexual history or preferences that are unnecessary for counseling.
- Inappropriate physical interactions like kissing or fondling, or requests for dates.
Reporting Misconduct
- Licensees must report any suspected or alleged sexual exploitation within three business days to the prosecuting attorney and relevant state licensing agencies.
- Report must include identification of the reporter, alleged victim, and suspected perpetrator along with the nature of the allegations.
- Alleged victims should be informed about the duty to report and their preference for anonymity must be considered.
Testing in Counseling
- Licensees must disclose the purpose of any tests used during counseling.
- Tests must be administered by trained professionals, maintaining security and confidentiality.
- Usage of standardized projective techniques, such as Rorschach, is prohibited in practice.
Substance Use
- Counselors must abstain from alcohol or drug use that impairs their capacity to provide effective counseling services.
Confidentiality and Required Reporting
- Communication and records between licensees and clients are confidential unless stated otherwise by law.
- Licensees are obligated to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with Texas statutes.
Licensee Responsibilities
- Licensees must adhere to relevant laws and report any suspected violations of the Act and Council rules.
Business Practices
- Licensees can establish their practice as a business entity, ensuring any trade names are not misleading.
- Advertising must be truthful, not creating unjustified expectations, and must clearly state the licensee’s credentials.
Research Ethics
- In research, licensees must protect participants from harm and maintain confidentiality of identities.
- Proper credit must be given for previous work and significant contributions in any research or publication.
Parenting Coordination
- Parenting coordinators assist in resolving parenting issues appointed by court and must maintain confidentiality.
- They cannot provide counseling services while serving as a parenting coordinator unless specific court findings permit.
Parenting Facilitation Standards
- Parenting facilitators engage in non-confidential dispute resolution to assist parents.
- They are required to educate about child development and engage in conflict management while monitoring communications.
- Facilitators must ensure safety in domestic violence situations and maintain impartiality throughout their services.### Parenting Facilitation Guidelines
- No commissions, rebates, or similar payments are permitted for professional referrals related to parenting facilitation.
- Licensees acting as parenting facilitators focus on issue resolution through participant agreement, not formal mediation.
- Facilitators can use therapeutic, negotiation, and mediation skills without losing the ability to make recommendations on unresolved issues.
- Communication must preserve the integrity of the facilitation process and prioritize the safety of parents and children.
- Facilitators may conduct individual or joint meetings with parties and interview children and service providers to assess needs.
- Must disclose limitations on confidentiality and fee structures in writing before beginning facilitation.
- Information obtained during facilitation is confidential and can only be shared under specific legal circumstances.
- Initial sessions include a review of the facilitator's role to ensure clarity in the process.
Reporting and Record-Keeping
- Compliance with mandatory reporting laws, especially concerning child abuse or neglect, is required.
- Risk to a participant must be reported to authorities.
- Detailed records of services rendered, including communications and charges, must be maintained for accountability and transparency.
- Records are not classified as mental health records and have specific disclosure requirements under Texas law.
Fee Structure and Training
- Fees are based on time spent or as outlined in written agreements; fee sharing aligns with court orders.
- Fees can be adjusted based on service needs created by one parent.
- Charges may include time spent in meetings, preparing documents, and attending hearings.
Qualifications for Parenting Facilitators
- Required minimum training includes:
- Eight hours of family violence dynamics training.
- Forty hours of dispute resolution technique training.
- Twenty-four hours in family dynamics, child development, and family law.
- Sixteen hours focusing on laws and rules governing parenting facilitation.
- Licensees must decline cases that exceed their skill or expertise.
Child Custody and Adoption Evaluations
- Compliance with Texas Family Code regarding Child Custody and Adoption Evaluations is mandatory.
- Licensees must have specific qualifications, including a doctoral degree and supervised evaluations, to conduct custody evaluations.
- Complaints regarding evaluations must be reported to the court that ordered them.
- Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information can result in disciplinary action against licensees.
- Licensees cannot provide therapy and evaluations in the same case.
- Written communication clarifying confidentiality and fees must precede evaluation processes.
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This quiz explores the essential roles and responsibilities of a parenting facilitator. It covers key functions, required licenses, and the importance of impartiality in providing facilitation services. Additionally, it addresses reporting obligations related to suspected harm.
