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

Answer

Universality is the recognition that one's problems, feelings, and experiences are shared by others in the group, which powerfully reduces shame and isolation.

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

Answer

Process commentary—making an observation about what is happening in the group as it occurs—is the least restrictive and most therapeutically sound first intervention.

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

Answer

Here-and-now focus directs members to examine their immediate interpersonal experiences and reactions within the group rather than past history or outside events.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Altruism

Answer

Altruism occurs when members experience increased self-worth and purpose by offering support, insight, or encouragement to fellow group members.

Question 5

In group dynamics, 'scapegoating' refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Scapegoating is a group dynamic where anxiety or conflict is displaced onto a single member, who becomes the focus of blame and hostility from others.

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CAADC Group Counseling Techniques 2