Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Alcohol and Drug Counselor Group Counseling and Facilitation

Question 1

Which type of group in addiction counseling primarily focuses on teaching skills to prevent relapse?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational group

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Process group

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Support group

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Interpersonal process group

Question 2

In group therapy, Yalom's therapeutic factor 'universality' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Members discovering that others share similar problems and feelings

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Applying the same rules to all group members

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Using universal screening tools with all clients

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Ensuring all cultural backgrounds are represented in the group

Question 3

Which of Yalom's therapeutic factors refers to group members helping each other and experiencing a sense of value by doing so?

Accepted Answer

Altruism

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Cohesiveness

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Catharsis

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Imitative behavior

Question 4

During the 'storming' stage of group development (Tuckman's model), the counselor's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate conflict management and reinforce group norms

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Step back and allow members to resolve conflict independently

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Terminate the group due to dysfunction

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Increase the frequency of individual sessions

Question 5

A psychoeducational group in substance abuse treatment primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Provide information and teach skills related to recovery and relapse prevention

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Explore unresolved childhood trauma

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Process interpersonal conflicts among members

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Conduct formal clinical assessments

Question 6

In group therapy, 'cohesion' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The shared bond and sense of belonging among group members

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The counselor's authority over the group

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The formal treatment contract all members sign

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Agreement among members on a single treatment goal