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

Answer

An intoxicated member cannot engage in therapeutic work and poses safety risks; removing them calmly while ensuring their safety is the first priority.

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

Answer

Here-and-now focus directs attention to immediate interpersonal interactions within the group as the primary vehicle for therapeutic change.

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

Answer

Because the counselor cannot control what other members disclose outside the group, informed consent must specifically address this unique limitation of group confidentiality.

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

Answer

Gently reflecting the disconnect invites the member toward deeper engagement without shaming, maintaining the therapeutic alliance.

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

Answer

Continuing care groups support clients transitioning to community living by reinforcing recovery skills and providing ongoing peer support.

(CADC) Certification Prep and Alcohol and Drug Counselor Practice Test

(CADC) Certification Prep and Alcohol and Drug Counselor Practice Test

CADC Group Counseling Dynamics 5