CCAPP Counseling Techniques & Therapeutic Interventions 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a 'high-risk situation' as defined in Marlatt's relapse prevention model?

Accepted Answer

Encountering social pressure to drink at a party

Answer

High-risk situations in Marlatt's model are circumstances that threaten a client's sense of control and increase the probability of relapse, such as social pressure to use substances.

Question 2

In 12-step facilitation therapy, the counselor's role is primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage active engagement with 12-step programs as a core recovery support

Answer

12-Step Facilitation Therapy actively promotes client engagement with AA, NA, or similar programs by introducing core concepts (acceptance, surrender, active involvement) and encouraging attendance.

Question 3

A counselor implementing Seeking Safety with a client who has co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder would primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Teaching coping skills for present-day safety from trauma and substance use

Answer

Seeking Safety is a present-focused, integrated treatment that teaches practical coping skills to help clients achieve safety from PTSD symptoms and substance use without requiring trauma processing.

Question 4

Which motivational interviewing spirit component involves the counselor conveying genuine interest and caring for the client's well-being and autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Compassion

Answer

Compassion in MI means the counselor actively promotes the client's welfare and prioritizes the client's needs, distinguishing MI from approaches that could exploit the relationship.

Question 5

In family systems therapy applied to addiction, the concept of 'enabling' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Family behaviors that unintentionally protect the addicted person from consequences of their use

Answer

Enabling behaviors are actions by family members that shield the person with addiction from natural consequences, inadvertently reinforcing continued substance use.

CCAPP - California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Certification Practice Test

CCAPP - California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Certification Practice Test

CCAPP Counseling Techniques & Therapeutic Interventions 3