CDCA Counseling Procedures & Strategies 3

Question 1

A CDCA is conducting an intake assessment and a client refuses to answer questions about their drug use history. What is the best initial response?

Accepted Answer

Explain the purpose of the questions and how the information will be used

Answer

Explaining the purpose and use of assessment information helps build trust and reduces client defensiveness during intake.

Question 2

Which intervention is most consistent with a harm reduction philosophy when working with a client not yet ready for abstinence?

Accepted Answer

Help the client reduce the risks associated with ongoing substance use

Answer

Harm reduction meets clients where they are, focusing on reducing negative consequences even when abstinence is not the immediate goal.

Question 3

A client presents with co-occurring depression and alcohol use disorder. What is the recommended counseling approach?

Accepted Answer

Use an integrated dual diagnosis approach that treats both conditions simultaneously

Answer

Integrated dual diagnosis treatment is the evidence-based standard for co-occurring disorders, addressing both simultaneously for best outcomes.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a functional analysis in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences associated with substance use

Answer

A functional analysis (ABC model) examines the triggers, substance-use behaviors, and resulting consequences to guide targeted interventions.

Question 5

A counselor is helping a client develop urge surfing skills. What is the primary goal of this technique?

Accepted Answer

Helping the client observe and tolerate cravings without acting on them

Answer

Urge surfing teaches clients to ride out cravings mindfully, recognizing they are temporary and will pass without substance use.

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