Skills and Competencies Flashcards
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A CAADC is working with a client who has co-occurring PTSD and opioid use disorder. Which integrated treatment approach is most evidence-based?
Answer: Provide concurrent treatment for both conditions using trauma-informed care
Concurrent integrated treatment of co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder is the evidence-based standard, as each condition can perpetuate the other.
During a motivational interviewing session, a client states 'I know I drink too much, but I'm not sure I want to change.' This statement reflects which stage of change?
Answer: Contemplation
Acknowledging a problem while expressing ambivalence about change is characteristic of the contemplation stage.
A counselor notices a client becoming increasingly defensive when discussing family relationships. The MOST therapeutically useful response is to:
Answer: Explore what makes this topic feel unsafe for the client
Exploring the source of defensiveness therapeutically addresses underlying fears and builds the alliance rather than avoiding or confronting the behavior.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a functional analysis in addiction counseling?
Answer: Identifying antecedents, behaviors, and consequences related to substance use
Functional analysis examines the antecedents (triggers), behaviors (substance use), and consequences (outcomes) to understand the function substance use serves for the client.
A CAADC is conducting group therapy when one member begins dominating the session and other members disengage. The BEST intervention is to:
Answer: Gently redirect the group by inviting other members to share their perspectives
Redirecting the group to include other voices maintains therapeutic balance and models healthy communication without shaming the dominant member.
When using the AUDIT-C screening tool, a score of 3 or higher for women typically indicates:
Answer: Hazardous or harmful alcohol use warranting further assessment
An AUDIT-C score of 3+ for women (4+ for men) indicates hazardous or harmful drinking and warrants a more comprehensive assessment.
A client in early recovery reports that their family members constantly remind them of past mistakes. A counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Help the client explore how these interactions affect their recovery and emotions
Exploring the client's emotional response and how it impacts recovery builds insight and self-awareness before introducing skills or systemic interventions.