Alcohol and Drug Counselor Group Counseling and Facilitation Flashcards
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Irvin Yalom's approach to group therapy is primarily associated with which orientation?
Answer: Existential-humanistic and interpersonal therapy
Yalom's group therapy model is grounded in existential and interpersonal theory, emphasizing the here-and-now and identifying 11 therapeutic factors.
What is the recommended size range for a typical outpatient therapy group in addiction counseling?
Answer: 5–10 members
Most clinical guidelines recommend 5–10 members as the optimal size for an outpatient therapy group, balancing interpersonal interaction with manageability.
A support group differs from a therapy group primarily because:
Answer: Support groups focus on peer sharing and mutual encouragement rather than clinical intervention
Support groups (such as AA or SMART Recovery) are typically peer-led and focus on shared experience and encouragement, whereas therapy groups involve professional clinical intervention.
When a group member consistently monopolizes conversation in a group session, the most appropriate facilitator response is to:
Answer: Gently redirect and invite other members to respond
Redirecting the monopolizing member and inviting participation from others maintains group balance while preserving the member's dignity.
Which of the following best describes 'imitative behavior' as one of Yalom's therapeutic factors in group therapy?
Answer: Members modeling their behavior after the counselor or more-recovered peers
Imitative behavior refers to members observing and adopting positive coping strategies and behaviors demonstrated by the therapist or fellow members further along in recovery.
In addiction group counseling, 'cohesion' is considered especially important because:
Answer: It creates a safe environment that increases willingness to self-disclose and accept feedback
High group cohesion fosters trust and safety, which are prerequisites for the honest self-disclosure and feedback exchange that drive therapeutic change in addiction groups.