CADC Group Counseling Dynamics 5

Question 1

When a group member arrives intoxicated to a session, the counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Have the member removed from the group and ensure their physical safety

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Allow the member to stay if they are not disruptive

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Ask other members to confront the member about the relapse

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Call the member's family immediately without further assessment

Question 2

The 'here-and-now' focus in group counseling means the therapist emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

What is happening in the group in the present moment, interpersonally

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Exploring members' childhood histories in depth

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Planning for future relapse prevention only

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Reviewing homework from the previous session

Question 3

Informed consent for group counseling should specifically include which element NOT required in individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

The limits of confidentiality including inability to guarantee member confidentiality

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The counselor's licensure credentials

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The right to refuse treatment

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The fee structure and cancellation policy

Question 4

A member who consistently intellectualizes and avoids emotional content in group is BEST addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Gently reflecting the disconnect between the member's words and emotional experience

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Praising the member's analytical contributions

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Challenging the member confrontationally to express feelings

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Removing the member from the group for non-participation

Question 5

Which group format is MOST appropriate for clients who have recently achieved stable sobriety and are preparing to reintegrate into the community?

Accepted Answer

Continuing care or aftercare support group

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Intensive inpatient psychoeducation group

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Detoxification support group

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Crisis intervention group

Question 6

When terminating a long-term counseling group, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Begin discussing termination several sessions in advance and process feelings about ending

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Announce termination in the final session only to minimize distress

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Allow the group to continue indefinitely if members wish

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Transfer all members to individual therapy immediately

Question 7

A new member joining an established group may initially experience which reaction that the counselor should anticipate and address?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and feeling like an outsider compared to longer-tenured members

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Immediate deep disclosure due to group safety

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Hostility toward the group leader

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Rapid achievement of group cohesion within one session