CDCA Group Process & Techniques 2

Question 1

In the norming stage of group development, members typically:

Accepted Answer

Establish cohesion and shared norms

Answer

During norming, group members develop cohesion, establish shared expectations, and begin working collaboratively.

Question 2

A counselor notices two group members consistently sitting together and excluding others. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Subgrouping

Answer

Subgrouping occurs when members form cliques within the group, which can undermine group cohesion and therapeutic progress.

Question 3

Which technique involves having a group member speak directly to an empty chair as if someone is sitting in it?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt empty chair technique

Answer

The Gestalt empty chair technique allows clients to address unfinished business with significant others or parts of themselves by speaking to an imagined presence.

Question 4

When a group member says 'I feel like nobody here really understands what I'm going through,' the counselor's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the feeling and invite group members to respond

Answer

Exploring the feeling and inviting group response promotes universality and uses the group's therapeutic potential.

Question 5

Yalom's concept of 'altruism' as a curative factor in group therapy refers to:

Accepted Answer

Members benefiting from helping other group members

Answer

Altruism occurs when group members gain self-worth and purpose by offering support, insight, and assistance to one another.

(CDCA) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Practice Test

(CDCA) Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Practice Test

CDCA Group Process & Techniques 2