CAC Counseling Skills and Therapeutic Techniques 3

Question 1

Which active listening skill involves gathering all of the main points of a session into a concise statement?

Accepted Answer

Summarizing

Answer

Summarizing collects several threads of conversation into one cohesive statement, helping clients feel heard and transition between topics.

Question 2

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which skill module focuses on tolerating distress without making it worse?

Accepted Answer

Distress Tolerance

Answer

The Distress Tolerance module in DBT teaches clients to survive crisis moments without resorting to harmful behaviors like substance use.

Question 3

A client says 'I know I drink too much, but everyone at my job does it.' Which defense mechanism is the client demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Rationalization

Answer

Rationalization involves justifying problematic behavior with seemingly logical reasons to avoid confronting the real issue.

Question 4

In 12-Step Facilitation therapy, what is the counselor's primary role?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging engagement with 12-Step fellowship and its principles

Answer

12-Step Facilitation therapy is a structured clinical approach that prepares and encourages clients to engage actively with AA/NA and adopt its principles.

Question 5

Which technique helps clients identify triggers for substance use by examining antecedents, behavior, and consequences?

Accepted Answer

Functional analysis (ABC model)

Answer

Functional analysis, or the ABC model, helps clients identify what triggers use (Antecedents), the use behavior itself (Behavior), and its outcomes (Consequences).

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC Counseling Skills and Therapeutic Techniques 3