# data[].attributes.body
Search for journal articles through Google Scholar.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. Search across a wide variety of disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions.

# data[].attributes.body
Search for journal articles through the academic databases or journals on the SWEM Library website.

# data[].attributes.body
Review the Hartnett et al. (2010) article.

# data[].attributes.body
Closure of the Counseling Relationship

Can complete activities to symbolize the client's growth and/or counseling relationship

e.g., Complete a Truth Card for your client.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Sometimes it is just a few true and beautiful words that give us all of the hope that we need to keep going...

And just a FEW true words really can make all of the difference in the world...

The idea for Truth Cards came as a way to overpower the awful script that sometimes runs in our head, preventing our souls from feeling whole or healed. Truth cards are little messages of love and truth that are written directly to our souls....telling us the TRUTH when we are believing words that are keeping us from believing the love and truth.

Truth Cards have been a part of Brave Girls Club from the beginning, and we have seen thousands of lives of women from all over the world (including ourselves!) healed in little and big ways from the powerful little truths on each card...cards that they make for themselves...cards that they make for each other.

It has long been a dream to create a way to connect with other brave girls from all over the world by doing an exchange of Truth Cards for brave girls in desperate need of reminders of their deepest truth....

...Or YOU might be the Brave Girl in desperate need of these reminders....

Whether you make one for yourself or someone else, we love making truth cards and keeping our most important ones close...here's how to do it.

(Note: step by step photos are found below the instructions)

1. Find a card or card sized piece of card stock weight paper to work with; we like to work in a 2.3"x3.5" size....which is the size of a standard playing card. The exact size is not important.

2. Read through the "truths" and ask your heart which of the sentences you would like to send to your brave girl sister. Cut out this truth and set it to the side.

3. Look through the "Dear ________" sheet and find a word that you would like to describe your brave girl sister and cut out that salutation and set it to the side.

4. Look through the collage sheets and see if there is a bit of art that you would like to add to your truth card ... or make your own. Cut out what you would like to use and set it to the side.

5. From here, you can make your card as simple or as elaborate as you would like. You can leave the background plain...or you can paint it, stamp it, collage on it with paper or fabric...whatever you want to do. We just ask that you don't make it TOO thick, as we need to fit as many Truth Cards as we can into the packages that will be shipped.

6. Once your background is the way you want it.... use a collage medium (such as as Mod Podge) and a paint brush to collage the salutation, the truth and the art pieces you have chosen to your truth card. Remember to put the collage medium both under the paper to adhere it, and then brushed over the top of the paper to seal it.

7. Once the truth card is dry, please write a little note to your brave girl sister on the back, along with your name and where you live....it can just be your first name if you like, and the state and town where you live. It will mean so much to her to know that someone from somewhere far away is thinking of her.

8. Seal your card with acrylic spray sealer or rub it hard with an old white candle. This will keep the card from being 'tacky', especially in humid climates.
Here are some simple step-by-step instructions:
If you made a truth card to give to someone else, but don't have anyone to give them to, people write us all the time asking for them and we always send a bunch! You can send your truth card(s) to us at:

Brave Girl Club Truth Card Exchange
504 11th Ave S
Nampa, ID 83651

Please include on the envelope which group(s) you wish for your Truth Cards to go to, or if not specified, we will send them where they are needed most.

We love you! Thank you so much for being a part of this. We can't wait to spread your beautiful light into dark parts of the world....you are making such a difference!!!

love,
melody and kathy and the brave girl team

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Why Truth Cards? Sometimes it is just a few true and beautiful words that give us all of the hope that we need to keep going... And just a FEW true words really can make all of the difference in the world...

# data[].attributes.body
Assessment of Goal Completion

Has the client achieved the SMART goals written as a part of the treatment plan at the beginning of therapy?

How many sessions does a client typically need to meet their goals in counseling?

***Download powerpoint slide to listen to audio on slide***

# data[].attributes.body
Post-Counseling Transfer of Learning

How will the client continue to maintain the changes they made during counseling after therapy is terminated?

e.g., Use guided imagery/visualization techniques.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The technique used to win the game, get rich, and fight illness... visualization. Visualization is a cognitive tool accessing imagination to realize all aspects of an object, action or outcome. This may include recreating a mental sensory experience of sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch.

In psychological practice, visualization is often used to mentally rehearse an action or bring a patient to a state of relaxation. Dr. Cathryne Maciolek, a D.C. area psychotherapist, uses visualization in her clinical practice. She quotes Rosabeth Moss Kanter to illustrate the power of the technique, "A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more." She explains that visualization is a means of control in an uncontrollable situation.

As a supplement to mental visualization, concrete expressions of visualization, such as vision boards that incorporate pictures cut from magazines, phrases, and drawings often in a collage format, and small objects, such as a trinket help symbolize the vision. In 1987, when Jim Carey was only a struggling comic, he visualized a successful and lucrative career. To make his vision concrete, he wrote himself a check for $10 million for "acting services rendered" dated for Thanksgiving of 1995, which he placed in his wallet. By 1995, Carey was already an established comedic actor commanding far more than $10 million per picture.

Dr. Maciolek further elaborates on the power of visualization and the benefit of concrete objects to represent them. With a patient experiencing depression with suicidal ideation, Dr. Maciolek created a treatment plan including setting future positive goals. Although he had initial difficulty imagining purchasing a house, getting married, and starting a family, with the help of pictures from magazines, Dr. Maciolek's patient could literally hold onto his dream. "He carried these images of a woman, a home, and children in his wallet. During times he felt down, he would take the pictures out of his wallet as a concrete reminder of what he wanted for his future."

For patients battling anxiety, Dr. Maciolek uses visualization to create "mental vacations." This technique involves imagining a place that is calm and comforting. With one patient who suffered from severe anxiety, using pure visualization to imagine a serene vacation spot was almost impossible. With the aid of a concrete visual, a picture of the spot depicted on poster board, the image calmed the patient when she was feeling anxious.

Dr. Maciolek states that "Visualization is not only used to cope with psychological diagnoses such as anxiety and depression, but it can be used in our everyday lives." She goes on to explain various uses of visualization, such as using imagery before personal or professional interaction when one can imagine successfully giving a presentation or taking an exam. When involved in sports, one can mentally practice before a game, imagining catching a football or making a goal. When preparing for a difficult medical procedure, one can visualize the result of a successful outcome. Using concrete objects can increase visualization effectiveness. She suggests using a vision board with motivating pictures of healthy foods, people working out, and inspirational statements for weight loss. When trying to decrease negative thoughts, she suggests writing the thoughts or finding images of the thoughts, and placing the items in a box in order to contain them.

Whether in therapy or in your everyday life, using visualization is an important tool to improve all areas. In addition to using mental rehearsals, vision boards, and representative objects, this would not be the Psychology of Dress without the mention of using the contents of the wardrobe. As both a psychologist and fashion advisor, I have used clothing as an integral part of the visualization process. Whether with an employee striving for a promotion who I advise to "dress the part" or a worn out mom experiencing depression who I suggest taking "me time" to wear something that makes her feel fabulous, altering the external can facilitate internal change.

Mandy Lehto, Ph.D, owner of Bravura Coaching and Image, uses visualization with clients to allow her clients' subconscious to "work freely, without inhibitions, about how he or she might look or behave in a certain situation - be it a date or a job interview." Dr. Lehto believes "clothing is a critical part of visualization." In order to refine the clients' best look, Lehto asks them to visualize a situation where they feel most confident. She digs further querying about their feelings, postures, facial expression, and ensemble in this imagined scenario.

When refining the visualization Lehto asks her clients to consider various aspects of dress: "I ask them what they are wearing when they feel at their best - what shape is it? What color? Is it structured or loose? Detailed or simple and clean-lined? The process simultaneously allows me, as the image advisor, to understand what shapes, styles and colors resonate with that person."

Dr. Lehto uses this process to "best advise how a client can align their personality with their wardrobe." She believes that clothes provide "tangible visions of possible selves - more confident, creative, expressive selves." For example, if a woman is trying to build confidence during substantial weight loss, Dr. Lehto may have her use a garment, such as hanging a favorite dress in a visible location, or tailoring a beloved garment to fit her new shape, for motivation.

Once Dr. Lehto and her client have visualized the look the "actualization is secondary." This may include buying new clothing or repurposing the old through alterations and accessorizing. The advantage of using existing pieces is that "clients already have an existing, and thus comfortable, relationship with their clothes", so visualization with them is "safer" and much less expensive.

When considering clothing as an aid for visualization, Dr. Lehto states "It's about building in new ideas about the self, and using existing garments, alongside new ones, to redraw the lines of their sartorial comfort zones. With goal realization, visualization is rarely a complete reinvention of self. Visualization is about expanding, altering and tweaking existing ways of being - and clothes can be a meaningful vehicle to express those changes."
Lehto's Tips:

Create a mood board with colors, textures and shapes that excite you.

Keep something visual close by, such as images of people succeeding in areas relating to your goal, or a beloved dress on the back of a door.

Acknowledge your goal milestones regularly by treating yourself, even with small rewards. For example, if you are on a weight loss program, treat yourself to a new garment at the end of each month when you stay on track. Keep a picture of the garment until you are able to purchase it.

Create a new habit by linking the desired change (your goal) to something already in your routine (a trigger that will remind you to do it). If you goal is to increase your workplace confidence, tweak your existing routine of daily dress. Try using small wardrobe changes - perhaps a new tie color or an accessory to incrementally change your work wardrobe. Note how you feel.

Visualize yourself achieving what you're aspiring for. Visualize each detail, mentally bookmark it, and note how you look, feel, dress, move, sound. Revisit your visualization often. Begin integrating the relevant garments or colors into your repertoire to support that vision.

Whether using imagery, vision boards, small objects, or wardrobe changes, visualization is a powerful tool for goal achievement. The process primes the brain to look for cues in the environment that connect to the vision, such as a contact person, website, television show, or ad. These connections move the person to action, such as making a phone call, posting a comment, going for the audition, or creating a webpage. If you have something you desire, use the power of the mind to facilitate the realization. Recall the story of the man who prays and prays to win the lottery. After years pass without a lottery win, the man confronts God and asks why he has not won. God says "You never bought a ticket!" Once you have a clear conceptualization of what you want act on it! In a year's time, do not be shocked that you have accomplished what was once "only a dream."

Dr. Cathryne Maciolek: cathrynemaciolek@gmail.com

Dr. Mandy Lehto:www.bravuracoaching.com

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The technique used to win the game, get rich, and fight illness... visualization. Visualization is a cognitive tool accessing imagination to realize all aspects of an object, action or outcome. This may include recreating a mental sensory experience of sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch.

# data[].attributes.body
Read the Ward (1984) article.

# data[].attributes.body
Should be based on client's presenting issue

Utilize theoretical approach to select appropriate interventions

e.g., Challenging core beliefs is an example of a CBT-based intervention.

# data[].attributes.body
Read Chapter 1 of your Seligman & Reichenberg textbook.

Create a DO A CLIENT MAP treatment plan for Tom's case. If you have not taken the Diagnosis course yet, make your best guess for his diagnosis.

Use the feedback from your instructor on your original goals for Tom to improve your Objectives.

Utilize CBT as a theoretical approach to treating Tom's case. Research CBT-based interventions for the "Interventions" section of your DO A CLIENT MAP, identifying at least 3 academic references for CBT-based interventions for anxiety and depression. Include your references at the end of your treatment plan.

Submit to your instructor on Blackboard.

# data[].attributes.body
DO A CLIENT MAP

Example attached.

# data[].attributes.body
Examples of goals/objectives.

# data[].attributes.body
Practice writing 3 short-term and 3 long-term goals for Tom's case.

Submit to your instructor on Blackboard.

# data[].attributes.body
Writing SMART goals

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We often try to improve our lives by setting and achieving goals. But many people have poor goal setting skills, making choices that are too grand or unrealistic. The result? Despite their best efforts to make their goals a reality, they rarely get their desired level of success.

Not knowing how to properly set up goals often leads to failure, and can create feelings which may impact self-esteem and motivation levels.

So knowing how to set proper, realistic goals that produce measurable results is essential.

Sometimes our issues blind us towards good goal setting. On a good note, our personal problems can also provide an excellent starting point for goal creation. Turning something negative into something positive, i.e. a goal, is a wonderful way to begin overcoming personal issues.

If identifying a goal or life challenge is difficult for you, working with a professional therapist can be an invaluable aid in the goal creation process. The right trained therapist can help you identify what your problems are, how they are maintained, and how you may be able to go about changing them. Goals should be about personal empowerment, and what better way to boost your self-confidence than overcoming the challenges that life presents?

A technique often used by therapists that may be helpful in identifying personal goals is the "magic wand question". The question goes roughly as follows: "If you were to have a magic wand, which would give you the ability to change the things you did not like and you would wake up tomorrow to your world as you would like it to be, what would be different?" Asking yourself this question can serve to identify possible goals on which you can work.

Once you have identified goals on which you would like to work, prioritise them! This will help you identify which goal needs the most attention. Remember to focus all your attention on one goal at a time; this will help to maximise your chances of success. If you have more than one goal, you can work on the others after you have accomplished the first goal.

After you have selected your most important goal ask yourself if your goal is something that can be accomplished though changing how you think, by how you act, or both. This question will provide an important clue about which direction you should take to most effectively accomplish your goal. Your response to this will be integrated into your plan of action and can increase your chances for success.

And make sure you set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for yourself!

S.M.A.R.T. Goals And How to Set Them

S.M.A.R.T. is a popular method for setting goals (especially in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and stands for:

Specific: Set a specific goal for yourself - general goals are too broad and focusing your energy on one thing is less difficult. For example, say that your goal is "to lose weight." This is too general. It is not exact about how much weight you wanted to lose. Be specific!

Measurable: If you goal is not measurable how will you know when you have achieved it? Setting a goal that is measurable will help you to gauge your efforts and let you know if you are working hard enough. Sticking with our previous example, saying that you want to lose 5kg is both specific and measurable. The track to success will be clearer with a measurable goal.

Achievable: Dreaming is a wonderful characteristic about being human. However, when we wish and hope for a goal this only leads to the creation of goals that are often too unattainable for the majority of people. An example of this might be being elected the prime minister, or finishing the London marathon without adequate training. If you ask yourself the question: "Is this goal likely to be achieved if I stick to my plan of action?" and the answer is "no", then you're headed for failure and you should start over.

Realistic: The goals need to be in line with reality. If you have established a goal to lose 5kg in one week's time, or to win X Factor by this Tuesday, you may want to reconsider the direction your goal is taking you. Keep your head on straight!

Time frame: Establish a clear amount of time that you are going to dedicate to your goals. Take time to think over how much time it will realistically take to achieve your goal. Very often people become frustrated and give in because they were too impatient. People often fail to reach their goals because they did not work often enough or long enough. Your success is worth the time!

(Tried using S.M.A.R.T. goals before but didn't get results? Try our guide to troubleshooting your Life Goals).

Setting goals can be challenging but it doesn't have to be! Incorporating the above techniques will help to take the guess work out of the goal setting process. By creating goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time limited we may increase our chance of turning our goals into reality and enjoy the level success that we all deserve.
Still have questions about setting goals that work? Or want to share a tip that has helped you? Comment below, we love hearing from you!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Goal Setting in Therapy: A SMART Recipe for Good Results

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We often try to improve our lives by setting and achieving goals. But many people have poor goal setting skills, making choices that are too grand or unrealistic. The result? Despite their best efforts to make their goals a reality, they rarely get their desired level of success.

# data[].attributes.body
Goal: The aim or desired outcome of counseling

Also referred to as "Objectives"

# data[].attributes.body
Practice applying two different theoretical approaches to Tom's case.

Submit to your instructor on Blackboard.

# data[].attributes.body
Theoretical Approaches

(e.g., CBT, Person-Center, Gestalt)

# data[].attributes.body
Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model

***Download powerpoint slide to listen to audio on slide***

# data[].attributes.body
Gestalt Therapy

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
[Full Video] Gestalt Therapy - Fritz Perls' session with Gloria (Three Approaches to Psychotherapy)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This is a full video of Fritz Perls' session with Gloria from the film "Three Approaches to Psychotherapy" (1965). It's in high quality from the DVD and it's a full length video. In this video Fritz Perls demonstrates his Gestalt Therapy with a patient, "Gloria".

# data[].attributes.body
Biospcyhosocial model

Read Ross (2000) article.

# data[].attributes.body
Bronfrenbrenner’s ecological model

***Download powerpoint slide to listen to audio on slide***

# data[].attributes.body
Person-Centered Therapy

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Carl Rogers and Gloria - Counselling (1965) Full Session

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Carl Rogers's counselling session with Gloria is a third of a training film titled Three Approaches to Psychotherapy (1965). The other two sessions were with Fritz Perls (Gestalt), and Albert Ellis (Rational Emotive).

# data[].attributes.body
Differential diagnosis

Determine diagnoses

# data[].attributes.body
Mental Status Exam

# data[].attributes.body
Technique

Use basic helping skills

Ask personal questions

# data[].attributes.body
RESPECTFUL

***Download powerpoint slide to listen to audio on slide***

# data[].attributes.body
Build rapport

Read Rogers (1992) for the core conditions of establishing rapport with clients.

# data[].attributes.body
Financial agreements

# data[].attributes.body
Select Assessment Instruments (e.g., BDI, SASSI, MMPI)

# data[].attributes.body
Presenting issue

# data[].attributes.body
Consent to Services

Private Health Information (HIPAA)

# data[].attributes.body
Assess client strengths in addition to presenting concern.

See example intake form for how to pose assessment questions.

# data[].attributes.body
Confidentiality

Professional Disclosure

# data[].attributes.body
Diagnostic Interviewing

# data[].attributes.body
Environmental factors

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention and treatment of trauma, head-on.

# data[].attributes.body
Read the case of Tom and practice identifying the biopsychosocial factors you would need to consider in treating his presenting issues.

Submit to your instructor on Blackboard.