CAADC Group Counseling Techniques 2

Question 1

According to Yalom, which therapeutic factor reduces isolation and shame by helping clients realize that others share similar struggles?

Accepted Answer

Universality

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Instillation of hope

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Cohesiveness

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Catharsis

Question 2

When a group member is monopolizing sessions and preventing others from participating, the counselor's FIRST intervention should be to:

Accepted Answer

Use process commentary to address the behavior within the group

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Remove the member from the group

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Ignore the behavior and hope the group self-corrects

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Ask other members to confront the disruptive member

Question 3

A 'here-and-now' focus in group counseling means the facilitator directs attention to:

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal dynamics occurring between members in the current session

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Clients' past traumas as they arise in memory

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Immediate sobriety goals set at the start of the session

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Homework assignments completed since the last meeting

Question 4

Which of Yalom's therapeutic factors occurs when a group member benefits therapeutically from helping another member?

Accepted Answer

Altruism

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Catharsis

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Imparting information

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Interpersonal learning

Question 5

In group dynamics, 'scapegoating' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A member being singled out and blamed for the group's problems

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A member taking responsibility for others' recovery progress

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A member who models healthy coping for the group

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A co-facilitator who absorbs group conflict

Question 6

In group therapy, 'process' (as distinct from 'content') refers to:

Accepted Answer

The interpersonal dynamics and interactions occurring among members

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The topics and information discussed during sessions

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The structured activities planned by the facilitator

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The weekly agenda and stated treatment goals

Question 7

When facilitating a group with members at varying stages of recovery, the MOST effective approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply stage-matched interventions that address each member's level of readiness

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Focus exclusively on members in the earliest stage of recovery

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Refer members to homogeneous stage-specific groups only

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Allow members in later stages to lead while the counselor observes