Exam Details

Subject Counselling And Family Therapy : Basic Concepts And Theoretical Perspectives
Paper
Exam / Course Master Of Science In Counseling And Family Therapy And Post Graduate Diploma In Counseling And Family Therapy
Department School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Explain any four of the following in about 150 words each:

Genogram

Key principles of counselling

Unconditional positive regard

Congruence

'Family' in family therapy

Confidentiality issues with couples

Crisis as both danger and opportunity

2. Explain, giving examples, the following terms

Neutrality

Hypothesization

Circularity

Paradoxical interventions

What are the assumptions of cognitive behavioural family therapy approaches

Describe the key concepts of cognitive behavioural family therapy.

4. Differentiate between 'skills' and 'social skills'. Discuss the application of social skills therapy for individuals with schizophrenia.

5. What is psycho -education? What is the most important goal of psycho -education Briefly outline, giving an example, what one needs to discuss in a typical psycho -educational programme?

Describe the basic counselling skills necessary for effective counselling.

What are the indications and contraindications for family therapy?

7. Explain intergenerational family theory. How is it different from other family theories?

What are defence mechanisms?

Describe any three important defence mechanisms and their significance in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Give suitable examples to support your answer.

9. Write short notes on any two of the following:

Core conditions for growth according to Rogers.

Indian psychotherapy and counselling.

Importance of career counselling in today's context.


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Subjects

  • Applications And Interventions
  • Applied Social Psychology
  • Child And Adolescent Therapy
  • Counselling And Family Therapy : Basic Concepts And Theoretical Perspectives
  • Counselling And Family Therapy :Research Methods And Statistics
  • Counselling And Family Therapy: Applied Aspects
  • Human Development And Family Relationships
  • Marital And Family Therapy And Counselling
  • Mental Health And Disorders
  • Substance Abuse Counselling And Therapy