CADC Group Counseling Dynamics 3

Question 1

A co-facilitation team disagrees about a group intervention during a session. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Defer the discussion to post-session supervision or debriefing

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Debate the issue openly in front of group members to model conflict resolution

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The senior counselor overrides the junior without discussion

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Ask group members to vote on which approach they prefer

Question 2

Which statement about psychoeducational groups in substance use disorder treatment is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

They provide structured information about addiction and recovery skills

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They focus primarily on processing childhood trauma

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They are inappropriate for early recovery clients

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They rely exclusively on member-generated content

Question 3

A member in a substance use group begins crying while discussing a relapse. The most therapeutic response is to:

Accepted Answer

Allow the member to express emotion while providing empathic support

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Change the topic to prevent further distress in the group

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Immediately refer the member to individual therapy only

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Ask other members to leave the room

Question 4

The concept of 'corrective emotional experience' in group therapy means:

Accepted Answer

Members experience new, healthier interpersonal responses that differ from past relational patterns

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Correcting distorted thinking through cognitive techniques

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The leader corrects members' emotional reactions when inappropriate

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Members are required to express positive emotions only

Question 5

Which of the following is a contraindication for placing a client in a standard outpatient group for substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

Client is in active psychosis and unable to engage in group process

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Client has a co-occurring anxiety disorder

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Client has previously attended group therapy

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Client is in early recovery within the first 30 days

Question 6

When facilitating a group session, the counselor notices two members are having a side conversation. The best intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the group norm about participation and invite those members to share

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Ignore it so as not to embarrass the members

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Stop the group and ask the two members what they are discussing

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Remove both members from the session

Question 7

Yalom's curative factor of 'altruism' in group therapy occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Members gain self-esteem by helping and supporting other group members

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The group leader volunteers extra time with struggling members

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Members donate to charitable causes as part of their recovery

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The group collectively confronts a member's denial