IRM

Question 1

Intentional relationship model

Answer 1

describes a therapists tasks and demands for establishing and sustaing

Question 2

4 elements of the IRM

Answer 2

clients interpersonal
interpersonal events
TUS
occupational engagement

Question 3

goal of IRM

Answer 3

occupational engagement

Question 4

10 principles of the IRM

Answer 4

self-awarenes
self discipline
head before heart
mindful empathy
interpersonal knowledge base
range of modes
client defines successful relationship
activity focusing must be balanced with interpersonal
application infomed by core values and ethics
cultural competency is central to practice

Question 5

therapeutic relationship

Answer 5

therapists responsibility, every action aims to increase occupational engagement

Question 6

therapist

Answer 6

technical aspects, intentional therapeutic encounters, and use of self

Question 7

client

Answer 7

unique set of experiences, challenges, individual interpretation, interpersonal characteristics

Question 8

interpersonal characteristics of the client-14

Answer 8

communication style
tone of voice
body language
facial expressions
response to change
level of trust
need for control
approach for asserting needs
predisposition to giving feedback
response to feedback
response to human diversity
orientation toward relating
preference for touch
interpersonal reciprocity

Question 9

situational interpersonal characteristics

Answer 9

emotions, behaviors, reactions that are context specific

Question 10

enduring interpersonal characteristcs

Answer 10

consistent across time, circumstance, and people

Question 11

communication style

Answer 11

formally spoken or signed language

Question 12

tone of voice

Answer 12

insight to emotional state and reactions

Question 13

body language

Answer 13

clients postural state=emotional state

Question 14

facial expressions

Answer 14

can revel affect

Question 15

response to change/challenege

Answer 15

how client responds

Question 16

level of trust

Answer 16

built over course of relationship, may have difficultly with trust

Question 17

need for control

Answer 17

degree which client attempts to assume control

Question 18

approach for asserting needs

Answer 18

ability to discuss openly and directly

Question 19

predisposition to giving feedback

Answer 19

provide feedback to therapist

Question 20

response to feedback

Answer 20

feedback from therapist

Question 21

response to human diversity

Answer 21

response to differences between individuals

Question 22

orientation toward relating

Answer 22

expects and prefers the therapeutic relationship to be conducted

Question 23

preference for touch

Answer 23

preference and interpretation

Question 24

interpersonal reciprocity

Answer 24

capacity of giving and sharing

Question 25

interpersonal events

Answer 25

emotion, threat, opportunity for client and therapist, can harm if not handled

Question 26

12 categories of interpersonal events

Answer 26

expression of strong emotion intimate self disclosure power dilemmas non-verbal cues verbal innuendos crisis points resistiance or reluctance boundary testing empathetic breaks emotionally charged therapy tasks limitations contextual inconsisitencies

Question 27

expression of strong emotion

Answer 27

external display beyond norms

Question 28

intimate self disclosure

Answer 28

statements/stories that reveal something sensitive

Question 29

power dilemmas

Answer 29

undeniable power differences

Question 30

non-verbal cues

Answer 30

facial expression and posture

Question 31

verbal innuendos

Answer 31

illusive /oblique that is meant to serve as a hint

Question 32

crisis point

Answer 32

unanticipated, stressful events

Question 33

resistancw

Answer 33

passive or active refusal linked to therapeutic relationship

Question 34

reluctance

Answer 34

due to reasons outside of relationship

Question 35

boundary testing

Answer 35

behavior violates or asks therapists to act in ways outside of therapeutic relationship

Question 36

empathetic breaks

Answer 36

when a therapist fails to notice/understand clients communication. feels hurt

Question 37

emotionally charged therapy tasks

Answer 37

activities that can lead clients to become overwhelmed

Question 38

limitations of therapy

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clients restrictions

Question 39

contextual inconsitencies

Answer 39

any aspect of clients interpersonal or physical environment that changes

Question 40

therapeutic modes

Answer 40

use a variety of modes, be aware,have self discipline, know limits of modes

Question 41

the 6 therapeutic modes

Answer 41

advocating collaborating empathizing encouraging instructing problem solving

Question 42

advocating

Answer 42

disability is a result of enivronmental barriers, therapist ensures rights are enforced, and resources secured

Question 43

collaborating

Answer 43

making decisions with client and involved in reasoning, expectations, decisions

Question 44

empathizing

Answer 44

bearing witness to and fully understanding a clients physical, psychological, interpersonal and emotional experience

Question 45

encouraging

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hope, courage, will to explore

Question 46

instructing

Answer 46

educating client and assume teaching style

Question 47

problem solving

Answer 47

reason and logic

Question 48

mode shift

Answer 48

conscious change in ones way of relating to a client

Question 49

therapeutic use of self

Answer 49

dynamic, personal, and subjective investment in client modes, skill base

Question 50

a good therapist

Answer 50

has self-awareness, intetionality, emotional intelligence, mode flexibility

Question 51

becoming a better therapist

Answer 51

growth by looking inward accountability reflection

Question 52

physical impulse control

Answer 52

how therapists presents self to client

Question 53

behavioral impulse control

Answer 53

ability to establish appropriate distance/proximity

Question 54

emotional impulse control

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ability to hold back personal expressions of emotions

Question 55

psychological impulse control

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ability to suspend personal problems and life stressors

Question 56

interpersonal impulse control

Answer 56

how one reacts to a clients behavior and communication

Question 57

interpersonal reasoning process

Answer 57

metacognitive, thinking while doing anticipate potential challenges, identify event, mode, respond, observe, reflect