Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories Flashcards
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In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for substance use disorders, what is the primary focus of 'functional analysis'?
Answer: Identifying triggers, thoughts, and consequences surrounding substance use
Functional analysis examines the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABCs) of substance use to identify triggers and patterns.
Which theorist is most closely associated with the development of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
Answer: William Miller
William Miller, along with Stephen Rollnick, developed Motivational Interviewing as a client-centered directive approach.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) holds that emotional disturbance in addiction is primarily caused by:
Answer: Irrational beliefs about substances and self
REBT, developed by Albert Ellis, posits that irrational beliefs (not events themselves) are the root cause of emotional and behavioral problems.
A counselor using a Person-Centered approach to substance use treatment would primarily emphasize:
Answer: Providing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness
Carl Rogers' Person-Centered approach relies on the therapeutic core conditions of UPR, empathy, and congruence to facilitate change.
In the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), a client in the 'Contemplation' stage is best described as:
Answer: Ambivalent—aware of the problem but not yet committed to change
Contemplators are aware a problem exists and are seriously thinking about change within the next 6 months but have not yet made a commitment.
Which of the following best describes 'Change Talk' in Motivational Interviewing?
Answer: Client statements that favor movement toward change
Change talk refers to client verbalizations that reflect desire, ability, reasons, need, or commitment to change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat which population, but has since been adapted for substance use disorders?
Answer: Individuals with borderline personality disorder
Marsha Linehan developed DBT for individuals with borderline personality disorder; its skills-based approach has been adapted for SUD treatment.