CCAPP Counseling Techniques & Therapeutic Interventions 2

Question 1

In group therapy for substance use disorders, which therapeutic factor described by Yalom refers to clients recognizing that their struggles are shared by others?

Accepted Answer

Universality

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Altruism

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Catharsis

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Cohesiveness

Question 2

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), when applied to clients with co-occurring substance use and borderline personality disorder, primarily emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Balancing acceptance and change through skills training

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Pharmacological stabilization before therapy

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Uncovering unconscious motivations for drug use

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Systematic desensitization to drug-related cues

Question 3

The Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) to addiction treatment focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Restructuring the client's social and environmental reinforcers to support sobriety

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Detoxification and medical management of withdrawal

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Pharmacological replacement of addictive substances

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Analyzing transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship

Question 4

When applying Motivational Interviewing, 'change talk' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The client's own statements favoring reasons, ability, need, or commitment to change

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The counselor's persuasive arguments for why the client should change

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Psychoeducational content about the dangers of continued substance use

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Discussion of pharmacotherapy options for reducing cravings

Question 5

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) differs from traditional addiction counseling by primarily focusing on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying exceptions to the problem and building on existing strengths

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Detailed exploration of the client's addiction history and trauma

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Confronting denial and resistance to treatment

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Pharmacological treatment as the primary intervention

Question 6

The 'miracle question' is a technique most associated with which therapeutic approach used in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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Gestalt Therapy

Question 7

Relapse prevention (RP) therapy developed by Marlatt and Gordon teaches clients to:

Accepted Answer

Identify high-risk situations and develop coping strategies to prevent relapse

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Achieve complete abstinence before engaging in any therapeutic work

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Rely on peer support as the sole intervention for maintaining recovery

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Undergo medically supervised detoxification prior to counseling