CAADC Group Counseling Techniques 3

Question 1

Which group facilitation technique involves the counselor stepping back to objectively observe and comment on the group's overall dynamics as they unfold?

Accepted Answer

Process illumination

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Modeling

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Linking

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Blocking

Question 2

The group facilitation technique of 'linking' involves:

Accepted Answer

Drawing explicit connections between members' shared experiences or themes

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Connecting members' current behaviors to their childhood trauma

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Creating a referral chain to outside community resources

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Pairing a new member with a peer recovery mentor

Question 3

In a closed group format for substance use disorder treatment, when is the appropriate time to introduce a new member?

Accepted Answer

Only at the beginning of a new group cycle

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At any point when a vacancy exists

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When the group drops below four members

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After the group has reached the Performing stage

Question 4

Which ethical obligation is MOST critical when conducting group therapy for substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidentiality while clearly informing members of its limits

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Ensuring members have similar educational and socioeconomic backgrounds

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Requiring members to fully disclose all substances used to the group

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Limiting group size to maximize third-party reimbursement

Question 5

When a group member discloses a relapse during a session, the counselor's BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the relapse non-judgmentally to identify triggers and lessons learned

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Ask the member to leave until they re-establish sobriety

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Acknowledge the disclosure briefly and redirect the group to its planned agenda

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Allow other members to express their disappointment to motivate the member

Question 6

Which of the following is a contraindication for participation in group therapy in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Active psychosis that significantly impairs reality testing

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Having a co-occurring mood disorder

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Being within the first 30 days of recovery

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A history of unsuccessful individual therapy

Question 7

A counselor discovers that two group members have developed a romantic relationship outside of sessions. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Address the outside relationship as a boundary issue within the group session

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Terminate both members from the group immediately

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Ignore it unless it directly disrupts group process

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Notify both members' families or sponsors about the relationship